Directions
These directions are intended to provide you with clear instructions, pictures and maps to help you reach your destination.
Directions to Providence
from points West using Route 6 East or Route 10 North, including alternates routes from 259 North or South using the Route 6 East Exit
(Johnston, Scituate, Foster, Hartford, and Eastern Conneticut)
Select Your DestinationArcade
City Hall
Fleet Skating Center
Providence Place (PDF)
Public Safety Complex
Many More Destinations to follow.
In the interim here are a few links to
Popular Downtown Destinations:
Johnson & Wales University
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
Trinity Repertory
University of RI - Providence
WaterFirePrintable Version of Signs and Map
Helpful Pictures when approaching Providence
from Points West using Route 6
Downtown Providence and 95 and 195 can be reached through
the "Route 6 East to 10 North Exit"
Route 10 South will also take you to Union Avenue, Cranston Street,
Reservoir Avenue, the Huntington Industrial Park, Roger Williams Park Zoo,
Elmwood Avenue and it ends at Park Avenue. In addition, this is a nice route
to 95 South.
Stay left for Downtown Providence and points North, East and South
Be prepared for this split!
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This sign is visible at the top of the Dean Street Exit.
Stay to the right for Downtown destinations and use the left exit for
the 95 North - South split or to continue East on 195
The 95 North - South option - this split also leads to 195 and Route 6 East
If continuing Eastbound, once you are on 95 South, immediately prepare to move
over several lanes to the left for 195 and route 6 East.
Approaching the Memorial Blvd. intersection from the
"Providence Downtown" exit.
Map of Intersection above
The area in green highlights the travel directions available.
Right hand turns are NOT permitted!
Please stay in the appropriate lane
City Hall Contact Information & Hours
Providence City Hall
Phone: (401) 421-7740 · TDD (401) 751-0203
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903Hours *
Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summer Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm* Special early closing times to service the last customer apply to certain Departments. To ensure that you're not disappointed, please call ahead or arrive before 4:00pm.











