The highway was closed in both directions late Friday to allow crews to remove the Potter Street Bridge, which spans the interstate. Demolition crews brought down the bridge deck shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, according to the department.

RIDOT had initially planned a partial lane opening at 10 a.m. Saturday. But the agency announced on social media that the weather had forced a change, allowing crews to clear the highway and reopen all lanes at once. The department said the work was trending ahead of its noon target.

“Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted,” RIDOT said. “This will allow the crews working to clear the highway to reopen all lanes simultaneously, with the work trending ahead of the noon target.”

Debris cleanup continued Saturday morning. The department said traffic on the Warren Avenue detour was “flowing well” but urged drivers to avoid the area if possible.

The bridge removal is part of a larger project to add more lanes to I-195. A new Potter Street Bridge will be built in its place, though the department did not provide a timeline for that construction.

The closure and detour affected local streets in East Providence, a city that has seen significant highway construction in recent years. The department’s decision to reopen all lanes at once rather than partially may reduce the duration of the disruption, but it also means drivers who had planned around a 10 a.m. partial opening may need to adjust their routes.

RIDOT did not immediately respond to questions about when the new bridge would be completed or how many lanes would be added to the highway.