> I normally take Pitman Street and cut through a parking lot just after
> Witherby Park. The parking lot exits right on Waterman at the Seekonk River
> Crossing, where I get right on the bridge. I crossed the bridge as usual and
> was completely surprised by the workmen!

This is a fairly common approach actually, I know a number of people who 
do the same.  I'm planning to talk with people at RIDOT today and will 
bring up the various routes people approach the bridge and aren't 
greeted by detour signs.  Please let me know if you have another 
approach that completely bypasses all the signs.

> How are we supposed to access the bridge? Go the wrong way on Angell St? I
> honestly have no idea.

I posted a link on the B2B website with recommended routes, take a look 
at http://tinyurl.com/3rf948.  I'll probably fine tune these 
recommendations as I ride them more over the upcoming days, but they are 
far better than what RIDOT has posted.

Mark

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