http://www.dot.ri.govSun, 22 Nov 2009 02:10:00 GMTDepartment of Transportation - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT will be removing the split-lane traffic pattern this weekend on I-95 South, shortly after Exit 6 Route 3, in West Greenwich. One lane of travel will be closed overnight tonight on I-95 South and reopen by 6 a.m. Saturday to make this change. ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10201Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis and transportation leaders of the other five New England states gathered Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Newington, Connecticut to advance the goal of regional transportation. Coordination by this group would...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10176Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT is reminding motorists that it will close I-95 North and South in Providence on various nights over the next two weeks for Iway-related construction. The closures will also affect traffic on I-195 West to I-95 North. Motorists are strongly urged ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10174Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will be closing lanes on I-95 North and South in Pawtucket during overnight hours on a regular basis beginning Sunday night, November 15, 2009. The closures are needed for work on an interim bridge repair project for the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10150Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will close I-95 North and South in Providence on various nights over the next two weeks for Iway-related construction. The closures will also affect traffic on I-195 West to I-95 North. Motorists are strongly urged to...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10149Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT and its Office on Highway Safety are sending a message to drivers that it is now illegal to text while driving. Rhode Island is the 19th state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass such a law. Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed this...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10127Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT wants to remind motorists that it will be making changes this weekend to traffic patterns on I-95 South in Providence with the relocation of Exit 20 for I-195 East. Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Friday, November 6, 2009, RIDOT will close the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10099Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will be closing one of two northbound lanes on Route 1 on the Narragansett/South Kingstown line in conjunction with a bridge rehabilitation project. The closure will take place tonight, November 3, 2009 after 8 p.m. and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10081Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced that it will be making changes to split-lane traffic patterns on I-95 South in Providence this week. The most significant of these will involve the relocation of Exit 20 for I-195 East over the coming weekend. Beginning at 11 p.m....http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10078Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that construction associated with the Weaver Hill Road bridge project in West Greenwich will require the brief closure of one lane of travel on I-95 South tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, 2009. When the lane reopens, truck...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10073Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMTThis morning during a press event in Warwick, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT reminded motorists that State and local law enforcement agencies will be stopping and arresting drunk drivers as part of an aggressive You Drink & Drive. You Lose. statewide enforcement effort. ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10032Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:45:00 GMTHalloween is almost here and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT is joining the local and State law enforcement community and the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration NHTSA to remind motorists not to drink and drive. A press event to reinforce this message is...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10016Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced that will be opening a new access to an existing on-ramp from Dean Street to the Route 6/10 Connector Inbound, which affords direct access to I-95 North and South. This work was done as part of a $1.3 million project to upgrade traffic ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9988Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:15:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT will be working with the Providence and Worcester Railroad Company P&W to repair the railroad crossing at Allens Avenue Route 1A just north of Terminal Road and the Port of Providence. In order for construction to begin, the road must be...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9970Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that construction associated with the Weaver Hill Road bridge project in West Greenwich will require the brief closure of one lane of travel on I-95 North tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, 2009. When the lane reopens, truck...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9969Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMTThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced that it will be making changes to split-lane traffic patterns on I-95 North and South in Providence. RIDOT has been splitting traffic on I-95 North and South this fall for continued Iway construction. The traffic pattern at the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9962Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:30:00 GMTGovernor Donald Carcieri and Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis were joined this morning by Federal Highway Administration FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez and Providence Mayor David Cicilline to celebrate this week's opening of the last major segment of...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9961Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMTDue to expected heavy rains, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT will be phasing in next week's highway openings. On Monday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis will join Governor Carcieri, Federal Highway Administration FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9939Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:45:00 GMT The Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT Public Affairs Office won three national transportation public affairs awards, including the top honor, on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO Subcommittee on Public...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9938Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMTGovernor Donald L. Carcieri and Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis will welcome Federal Highway Administration FHWA Administrator Victor Mendez to Rhode Island for a ceremony to preview the opening of the last major segment of the Iway: I-195 West to I-95...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9934