Rhode Island's Most Stressful Off-Ramp Revealed

A recent study determined which Rhode Island off-ramp is the state's most stressful.

The study, conducted by personal injury attorneys Regan Zambri Long, polled 3,011 drivers, asking them to identify the most stressful off-ramps.

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The most stressful? That was Providence's Interstate 95 Exit 34 to Thurbers Avenue.

"Traffic approaching this exit often compresses as drivers prepare to transition from interstate travel into Providence’s local street network," according to a media release accompanying the results of the study.

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"Vehicles leaving I-95 encounter nearby intersections and turning movements that regulate the flow," the release said. "During daytime travel, speeds drop quickly and cars begin stacking. The ramp can fill sooner than expected, especially as drivers line up for signals ahead. The short distance between freeway movement and city traffic keeps the pace tight, and vehicles often adjust speed more than once before clearing the junction."

The second and third most stressful were Interstate 195 Exit 1C to Taunton Avenue in East Providence and Interstate 295 Exit 3A to Route 2 in Warwick.

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"Traffic heading into East Providence converges at this exit, particularly during daytime travel. Vehicles slow as they approach intersections located not far from the ramp," the release said of 1C. "During busy periods, cars stack and the flow tightens. Drivers frequently begin braking sooner than expected."

As for 3A, the release said the "exit carries steady daytime demand."

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"Vehicles leaving I-295 slow as they approach signalized intersections positioned close to the ramp," according to the release.

"When volume increases, brake lights appear earlier than anticipated and the ramp fills," the release said. "Drivers often encounter congestion before reaching the end of the exit lane. The transition from highway speeds to local traffic happens quickly, and movement tends to occur in short bursts as signals cycle."

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