I-95 South: choose your lane before the November 20 split
A lane split can be easy to misread: the larger branch is not the only route through. Here is how RIDOT’s planned layout matches three common destinations.
Eastern RI News · Published and checked November 14, 2026 · Based on RIDOT’s November 13 advisory. Prepared with AI assistance and checked against the linked source; no field reporting is claimed.
What is scheduled
RIDOT plans to divide I-95 South on Friday night, November 20, about half a mile before Exit 31C at the Cranston–Warwick line. Three lanes will run left of the split and one to the right. Both branches continue south.
Choose by destination
| Your destination | Lane choice before the split |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Boulevard · Exit 31C | Use the single lane on the right. |
| Route 37 · Exits 31A / 31B | Use the right branch or the first lane in the left branch. |
| Continue on I-95 South | Either branch continues through. |
RIDOT warns against stopping or making sudden lane changes at the split. Follow posted signs; this guide is not live navigation.
Before your trip
The announced configuration is temporary, through spring 2027. Construction timing and layout can change. Check the November 13 RIDOT advisory ↗ and project updates and animation ↗ before leaving.
This page preserves the plan as checked on November 14. It does not confirm that construction has started. Report a correction · More road notices