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 was opened. This road connected Route 3 at Kitts Corner in the northeast direction with Route 2 on the West Warwick–Warwick line via the Big River (exit 6).