Sandy Lane to be detoured starting Monday for one week

Posted 2/15/19

You should plan ahead to avoid Sandy Lane if possible starting this upcoming Monday. Construction on sewer work will begin again and last approximately one week, causing a significant detour. More info inside.

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Sandy Lane to be detoured starting Monday for one week

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The Warwick Sewer Authority in cooperation with the Warwick Police and Public Works Departments announce a planned temporary closure of Sandy Lane in order to repair the remainder of the compromised sewer pipe under the main road as well as a small section on Armory Drive and another section in the public works yard. 

Therefore, motorists are advised that traffic patterns will change, effective Monday, Feb. 18, starting at approximately 7:00 a.m. and will remain in effect for approximately one week:

Except for local traffic, all passenger vehicles will be diverted (*Please see attached map for detour instructions*):

  • Eastbound traffic on Sandy Lane will be diverted to Whitford Street, then to Ingalls Street, up Range Road and onto Cedar Swamp Road
  • Westbound traffic on Sandy Lane will be diverted onto Cedar Swamp Road to Range Road, then to Ingalls Street and down Whitford Street 
  • Signage for detour routes will be in place. Detail officers will be stationed at Sandy Lane, West Shore Road, Warwick Veterans School and Oakland Beach Avenue.
  • Only cars will be allowed to use the detour. Any vehicle with a GVW of 10,000 or greater must seek alternate routes.
  • Motorists should expect delays. Traffic laws will be strictly enforced in residential areas.
  • Traffic details will remain in place for the duration of the repair work.
  • The Boys & Girls Club activities at the Cooper Armory will remain on regular schedule and will not be affected.
  • The School department will be advising parents and students about bus stop through their ConnectEd system.
  • Trash and recycling pickup along Sandy Lane will remain on the normal collection schedule.

Additional project updates will be provided at:

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  • richardcorrente

    The City should make disaster funds available to the residents and especially the businesses on Sandy Lane that are being harmed by this issue. If a resident hits a pothole in Warwick they come to the City Council and receive funds to make themselves whole. The exact same principle should apply here. City Council and Mayor Solomon please be advised.

    Happy St Patricks everyone.

    Rick Corrente

    The Taxpayers Mayor

    Friday, February 15, 2019 Report this

  • Thecaptain

    Disaster funds? Where would they come from? Again, another ridiculous comment.

    Saturday, February 16, 2019 Report this

  • Cat2222

    The businesses around Apponaug had to survive without getting money from the city. Sandy Lane will as well.

    Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Report this

  • SCOT63

    COTE maybe you can give the money your are offering??? SCUMBAG

    Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Report this

  • richardcorrente

    Dear Cat,

    Several of the businesses around the Apponaug Circle didn't survive. They should receive some sort of assistance too. They, like the homes and businesses on Sandy Lane paid taxes for services they didn't receive. That isn't fair in my opinion. Is it fair in yours?

    Happy St. Patricks Cat.

    Happy St Patricks everyone.

    Rick Corrente

    The Taxpayers Mayor

    Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Report this

  • Cat2222

    That is the nature of being a small business owner. Is it fair? No. But it is the reality of the situation. If a business is thriving then it will continue to thrive despite a traffic pattern. Funny how the Burger King closed but the liquor store didn't - Priorities! I do not want the city digging any further into my pocket than they already are because at this point there is only lint.

    Thursday, February 21, 2019 Report this