PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Drivers will see some road closures and detours this week as demolition work continues on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge .

Bridge deck and beam demolition began Sunday night with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) closing down Gano Street where the road passes under I-195.

The closure will occur from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, according to RIDOT.

Drivers can follow a signed detour using India, Wickenden, South Main and South Water streets. The on-ramp to I-195 at Gano Street will still remain open.

Demolition on the eastern side of the westbound lanes will begin next week. While no traffic impacts are expected, a one-week closure of Waterfront Drive is expected later this month.

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