I just came across this great website which gives a very good overview of the history and design of I-195. Do have a read of it as preparation for Fiona's residency:
http://www.bostonroads.com/roads/I-195_RI/
This artist's conception from 1947 shows an elevated section of the proposed East Providence Expressway (then called the "Crosstown Route") at EXIT 1 (Downtown Providence / Dyer Street). This section from I-95 to the Providence River is being relocated, and the section shown here will be demolished soon after the 2010 completion of the relocation project. (Drawing by Rhode Island Department of Public Works.)
This 1959 photo shows the East Providence Expressway (I-195 and US 6) nearing completion just east of the Washington Bridge in East Providence. US 44 splits from the expressway at this point. (Photo by Rhode Island Department of Public Works).
This 1976 photo shows the East Providence Expressway (I-195 and US 6) across the Providence River in downtown Providence. Plans are being developed to realign this section of I-195, and in the process, promote new development and add parkland. (Photo by Rhode Island Department of Transportation.)
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