Department of Transportationhttp://www.dot.ri.govSat, 07 Nov 2009 20:45:03 GMTDepartment of Transportation - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTRIDOT relocating Exit 20 on I-95 South tonightThe 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 GMTTraffic pattern changes begin tonight for Route 1 in NarragansettThe 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 GMTRIDOT relocating Exit 20 on I-95 South second split to be removedThe 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 GMTTemporary lane closure and truck restriction planned for I-95 South in West GreenwichThe 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 GMTDon't Take the Party to the Roadways: Have a Responsible and Safe HalloweenThis 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 GMTRIDOT Reminds Motorists: Don't Let Halloween Turn into a NightmareHalloween 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 GMTRIDOT improving highway access from Federal HillThe 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 GMTAllens Avenue Railroad Crossing Repairs to Start Friday, October 23The 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 GMTTemporary lane closure and truck restriction planned for I-95 North in West GreenwichThe 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 GMTRIDOT restoring third lane at I-95 South split tonight removing I-95 North split on ThursdayThe 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 GMTCarcieri, RIDOT Celebrate This Week's Opening of Last Major Segment of the IwayGovernor 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 GMTLast Major Segment of Iway to Now Open in Phases: Expected Heavy Rains Cause DelaysDue 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 GMTRIDOT Wins Three National Public Affairs Awards 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 GMTCarcieri, RIDOT to Welcome Head of FHWA to Rhode Island for Iway CeremonyGovernor 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/9934Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMTLast Major Segment of Iway to Open Next Week: Additional Ramp Openings/Closings Also AnticipatedThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced that the last major segment of the Iway: I-195 West to I-95 North is scheduled to open in time for the morning commute on Tuesday, October 20. All changes are weather permitting. "Next week's opening marks another success for the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9923Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMTRIDOT restriping portion of Route 122The Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will be restriping a portion of Mendon Road in Cumberland and Lonsdale Avenue in Lincoln Route 122 from four lanes to three. The new configuration will feature one travel lane in each direction and a center turning lane ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9887Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:15:00 GMTIncreased Congestion Coming to Providence with Traffic Changes and Two Splits on I-95 SouthboundThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT is reminding motorists that a new traffic pattern with two lane splits will be put into place this week on I-95 Southbound in the City of Providence and with these changes will come added congestion. Effective, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 for the ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9873Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:45:00 GMTDriving Simulator Available for a Media Test DriveMedia are invited to test drive the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT and University of Rhode Island Transportation Center URITC truck simulator on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The simulator will be set up at the RIDOT Maintenance Facility, 360 Lincoln...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9870Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:45:00 GMTRIDOT to Host Media Availability to Preview Wednesday's Changes to I-95 SouthboundThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT will hold a media availability on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Westminster Street Overpass in Providence. RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis will be on hand to answer questions and do interviews on the changes that will be taking...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9869Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMTTraffic Changes and Two Splits on I-95 SB will Cause Congestion in ProvidenceThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT today announced that a new traffic pattern with two lane splits will be put into place next week on I-95 Southbound in the City of Providence and with these changes will come added congestion. Effective, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 for the next...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9850