A section of freeway (known as the Kent County Freeway) opened in July 1958, running from Route 3 at Kitts Corner northeast across the Big River (modern day exit 6) and east across Route 3 to Route 2 on the West Warwick–Warwick line (modern day exit 8).
In July 1958, a section of freeway known as the Kent County Freeway opened. This stretch began at Route 3 at Kitts Corner in the northeast direction, crossing the Big River (exit 6), and then continuing east to Route 2 on the West Warwick–Warwick line (exit 8).