Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Repairs to Road Covers on South Water Street Essential for Storm Readiness of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that the City of Providence will continue repairs on road covers that are critical to the operation of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier vehicle gates. The next phase of work will focus on South Water Street.
These road covers house brace footings located in concrete chambers beneath the street, which help hold the gates in a closed position during a storm event. This phase of the project will include removing and replacing the existing covers, as well as repairs to the cover frames, concrete structures and surrounding pavement. The work will consist of concrete and masonry repairs, asphalt patching and paving and pavement markings. This project is essential to ensure the continued functionality and storm readiness of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier.
Construction on South Water Street will begin on Monday, June 2, 2025, and is expected to continue through Friday, June 27, 2025. During this time, South Water Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Tockwotton Street and the Interstate 195 East Ramp. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.
This repair work will be happening simultaneously with the Hurricane Barrier Street Gate replacement project at the Allens Avenue and Manchester Street Power Station gates.
Updates and additional information will be shared through the City of Providence’s communication channels, including the 311 system.