RIPTA to Detour Routes 50, 55, 56 and 57 in Providence to Accommodate Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Celebration
Detours will be in effect from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 5, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island . . . The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 50 (Douglas), Route 55 (Admiral/Providence College), Route 56 (Chalkstone Avenue) and Route 57 (Smith Street) in the downtown Providence area in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Celebration. The detour will be in effect beginning at 7am on Thursday, October 2 through 6pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Gaspee Street will be closed during this time.

The following detours will be in place beginning at 7am on Thursday, October 2 through 6pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025:
Route 50 (Douglas Avenue)
Route 56 (Chalkstone Avenue)
Route 55 (Admiral/Providence College)