The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will detour eastbound traffic on a section of County Road for a project starting Thursday, Sept. 18.

According to a press release from the DOT, the detour will affect the eastbound lane on County Road from the traffic circle at Willett Avenue and Washington Road to Middle Highway. The detour will be in place weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for approximately two weeks.

“RIDOT is constructing new drainage systems prior to resurfacing later this fall. County Road westbound will not be affected,” stated the release.

While the detour is in place, drivers can follow a marked detour using Washington Road and Lincoln Avenue to return to Middle Highway. RIDOT has coordinated with the Barrington municipal government and school

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