PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Crossroads Rhode Island hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, marking the start of construction for a new housing development at 94 Summer Street.

Once completed, the apartments will offer permanent housing for 176 adults who are currently living at Travelers Aid Housing on Broad Street.

Governor Dan McKee, Congressman Seth Magaziner and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse were among those who delivered remarks at the ceremony.