Urban Planning and Transportation Issues in Biggest Little State in the Union
Urban Planning and Transportation Issues in Biggest Little State in the Union
Today's ProJo has a little catch-you-up article on the progress towards relocating interstate 195 south of the Hurricane Barrier. There's not much news, but it's a good guide to the changes that are now beginning to show up. I found it interesting that the giant dirt mounds next to Collier Park are actually there to tamp down the silt and soil of the riverbanks. What's more, there's a recent satellite-type photo, which I love.
Apparently only the Point Street overpass is being held up (I was wondering about that...), though I get the feeling the India Point powerlines are going to cause some delay in the next year or two.
In other related development news, if you've driven into Providence from Davol Square recently, you'll have noticed a new road diverting traffic off of the riverbank. I was there yesterday, snapping some pictures (one, two and three). If the Old Harbor area is built as currently conceived, this area will be a Bannister Wharf-life pedestrian concourse. You can get an idea in this video from RIDOT. That's a big if, of course, but it's great to see the continued reclamation of the waterfront.
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