Rhode Island Drivers Reveal State's 3 Most Avoided Winter Roads: Survey

A survey of more than 3,000 drivers determined the three most avoided winter roads in Rhode Island.

"When winter weather hits, many drivers quietly change their routes — not because certain roads are officially unsafe, but because they feel more stressed, exposed, or unpredictable in cold, dark, or icy conditions," according to a press release accompanying the survey conducted by RVWindshieldReplacement.com, a national network of RV auto glass experts.

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For the survey, RVWindshieldReplacement.com questioned 3,004 drivers, according to the release.

It determined the three most avoided roads in Rhode Island are Interstate 95 from Providence to the Massachusetts state line, the Eddie Dowling Highway and the Victory Highway.

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"In a small state, this is the route most drivers know — and winter weather can make it surprisingly difficult," the release said of I-95.

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"Snow, ice, and heavy traffic quickly combine into stop-start driving, and slick bridges around Providence tend to linger after storms," according to the release. "Locals often avoid it if they can wait things out."

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"Heading north out of the city, winter conditions ramp up quickly," the release said of the Eddie Dowling Highway, and for the Victory Highway added, "Away from the interstates, winter driving feels quieter — and more exposed."

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