DOT announces partial closing of Exit 8B off Rte. 295 North

July 13th, 2012

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close Exit 8B off of I-295 North in Smithfield for drainage work on Tuesday, July 17, Wednesday, July 18, and Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Exit 8B leads to Route 7 North towards North Smithfield and Bryant University.

During the closure, motorists are advised to take Exit 9 (Route 146) to I-295 South to Exit 8B.

Those with questions can contact RIDOT's Customer Service office at 401-222-2450 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional information can be found on RIDOT's social media sites Twitter (@RIDOTNews) and Facebook.

All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.

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