FOSTER – Starting on Monday, July 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 Hartford Pike for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge.
The bridge is a small one located about a half-mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan Wade Road. It will be closed for about two weeks.
As RIDOT prepares for the closure, they’re reminding motorists that they may encounter daytime lane closures with alternating traffic pattern. Once the closure goes into effect, drivers will be directed to follow a signed detour using Route 94 (Mount Hygeia Road), Route 6 (Danielson Pike), and Route 102 (Chopmist Hill Road).
The department is coordinating with Foster police to assist detouring traffic. Access to local businesses and homes will be maintained at all times.
RIDOT also coordinated with local officials on the best time to close the bridge for repairs, and chose the summer months to avoid disruption of local schools.
