Rhode Island Route 116 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The route runs in a generally north‑south direction in the northern part of the state, connecting the towns of Coventry, Glocester, and Burrillville.
Route description
- Southern terminus: Intersection with U.S. Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway) in the town of Coventry.
- Northern terminus: The Massachusetts state line in the town of Burrillville, where the roadway continues as Massachusetts Route 116.
- Length: Approximately 16 miles (≈ 26 km).
- Key intersections:
- Route 102 in Glocester (provides access to the village of Chepachet).
- Route 5 in Burrillville (near the northern terminus).
The highway traverses a predominantly rural area, serving local traffic between residential communities and providing a corridor for inter‑state travel into Massachusetts.
History
Rhode Island Route 116 was established as part of the state highway system in the early 20th century (1930s). The alignment has remained largely unchanged since its designation, maintaining the same termini and major junctions.
Major towns and villages served
- Coventry (southern segment)
- Glocester (including the villages of Chepachet and Glen)
- Burrillville (including the villages of Harrisville and Victims)
Related routes
- Massachusetts Route 116: Continuation of the roadway north of the state line.
- U.S. Route 6: Connects with the southern terminus of RI 116.
References
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) road inventory and map publications.
- State highway logs and official route numbering documents.
Note: All information presented is drawn from publicly available state transportation records and standard reference works.
