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As part of the ongoing security fence project, VA Providence will be Closing the Armed Forces Blvd. entrance (Main Entrance) to the PVAMC on Tuesday, May 28th at 6PM. The closure is needed so the Contractor can reconfigure the entrance, install new fencing, and a new gate at the entrance. 

Operating status

VA Providence health care facility operating statuses and emergency information.

Situation updates and information

Situation info

On Friday May 24th, the Air Force Drive / Valley Street entrance to the campus will be open to vehicular traffic. 

On Tuesday night, May 28th,  barricades will be placed across the entrance at Armed Forces Blvd and close the entrance to vehicular traffic. On Wednesday morning, May 29th, construction fencing will be installed that will close the roadway for the duration of construction. 

  • The parking garage will remain open for the duration of construction. The upper entrance/exit to the garage will be configured for entrance only. The lower entrance/exit will remain open. Vehicles exiting the parking garage will be routed up Armed Forces Blvd towards Airforce Drive & Marine Corps Trail. Vehicles exiting the garage will not be allowed onto Army Rd. to reduce congestion.  
  • Parking Lot P1, across from the parking garage, will be partially closed and designated as government vehicle parking only. Please do not park in Lot P1 during construction.  

Facility operating statuses

Facility notice
As part of the ongoing security fence project, VA Providence will be closing the Armed Forces Blvd. entrance (Main Entrance) to the PVAMC on Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm. The closure is needed so the Contractor can reconfigure the entrance, install new fencing, and a new gate at the entrance.
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COVID-19 Transmission has gone up to HIGH transmission level
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COVID-19 Transmission has gone down to MEDIUM level
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COVID-19 Transmission has gone down to LOW level

Emergency information

Patient resources

Emergency: 911

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, select 1

24-hour nurse: 866-590-2976

Change your appointment: 401-457-3336

National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571

Patient locator: 401-273-7100

Pharmacy refill: 401-457-3344 or 877-415-9421

Staff locator: 401-273-7100

Telephone care: 866-590-2976

Media inquiries: 401-457-3369

Hotline for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838