Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin a resurfacing project for approximately 0.5 miles of Old Tower Hill Road in the South Kingstown village of Wakefield the week of April 13.
The $3.9 million project will repave this deteriorated roadway from the Route 1 interchange to the intersection with Route 108 (Kingstown Road), known locally as Dale Carlia Corner. In addition to resurfacing, the project includes storm water improvements, new curbing and ADA-compliant sidewalks, a bike lane for both directions of travel and decorative planters.
During construction, RIDOT will maintain two-way traffic at all times. Periodic lane closures and lane shifts will be needed throughout the life of the project. RIDOT expects to reach substantial completion by the end of the year.
The road carries about 17,400 vehicles per day.
All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings, and weather. ? The paving of Old Tower Hill Road is made possible by RhodeWorks, RIDOT's ongoing commitment to repair structurally deficient bridges and bring Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure into a state of good repair, promote economic development, and create jobs. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.