Bike Path Along Old Washington Bridge Will Close
The Department of Transportation (DOT) will close down a portion of the East Bay Bike Path that connects Providence and East Providence on Monday, July 9. It will be reopened in two years once construction is complete.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will start the construction of a new linear park and bikeway over the old Washington Bridge between Providence and East Providence. Due to the construction, the Department must close the portion of the East Bay Bike Path that crosses the old Washington Bridge on Monday, July 9, 2012. This section of the bike path will be closed for approximately two years, according to a press release. During the closure, experienced cyclists who commute to work by bike may use the Henderson Bridge to cross the Seekonk River. No formal bike path detour will be established. Cyclists also may make use of RIPTA’s Rack ‘n Ride service, which is available on all regular buses. For no additional charge beyond…
Tom Rose
5:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I am glad that they have not forgotten the person who started this whole idea in E. P. George Redmond (the correct spelling of his name) was a true advocate for the bike path for years. this is a great tribute to a devoted man for this cause. Well deserved and glad that he was remembered. more ›