Location: Beach St and Elm St, Westerly
RI 1A begins on the south side of Westerly at the intersection of Beach and Elm. There’s no clear indication that it actually goes north from here and reconnects to U.S. 1, though varying maps route it up Main and up Elm. RI 1A is typically signed as “Scenic” 1A.
Location: Watch Hill Rd and Winnapaug Rd, Westerly
Reassurance shield for RI 1A north as we head due south out of town.
Location: Watch Hill Rd and Shore Rd, Westerly
At Shore Rd, turn left to stay on 1A north.
Location: Shore Rd and Watch Hill Rd, Westerly
No reassurance shield after the turn.
Location: Shore Rd and Ocean View Hwy, Westerly
Reassurance shield a half mile later.
Location: Shore Rd and Winnapaug Rd, Westerly
Follow Winnapaug Rd to US 1 and I-95. This is a false friend – stay straight to stay on 1A north.
Location: Shore Rd and Post Rd, Westerly
A couple miles later, we’ll approach US 1, according to this ridiculous sign.
Location: Shore Rd and Post Rd, Westerly
Keep right for US 1 north. Go to the stop sign and turn left for US 1 south. This segment of RI 1A ends.
