News & Press Releases

Read our latest press releases and get links to recent articles highlighting transportation in Rhode Island.

05/01/2024 15:00 EDT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to install a new traffic pattern this weekend along I-95 North in the vicinity of Exit 38 (Route 146 and the State Offices) at the Providence Viaduct in Providence. During overnight hours on Friday and Saturday nights, May 3 and
04/30/2024 14:45 EDT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today posted a request for proposal (RFP) to invite design-build teams to submit proposals to replace the Washington Bridge. It is live for review by interested bidders at this web page. The RFP highly encourages the use of accelerated bridge
04/26/2024 16:00 EDT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today posted a request for proposal (RFP) for the demolition project for the Washington Bridge. It is live for review by interested bidders at this web page . The RFP invites design-build teams to submit proposals to remove the bridge superstructure.
04/25/2024 15:45 EDT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to install a new traffic pattern this weekend at the Pascoag River and Lapham bridges, located adjacent to one another on Route 102 (Broncos Highway), between Route 107 (East Avenue) and Central Street, in Burrillville. On...
04/23/2024 14:15 EDT
On Friday night, May 10 at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the on-ramp from Route 146 North to I-295 South in Lincoln. The closure will be in place until the end of the year and is needed for continued construction on the bridge that...
04/20/2024 10:00 EDT
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to address the current riding surface on I-195 at the Washington Bridge by milling then paving starting Sunday night, April 21 at 9 p.m. and going into next week. Motorists should anticipate alternating lane closures for this...