http://www.dot.ri.gov Department of Transportation - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the establishment of a single-lane alternating traffic pattern on the Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge, which carries Route 5 (Providence Pike) over the Branch River in North Smithfield. A recent bridge inspection found... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19381 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host 17 high schools from across the state for the "Buckle Up Shuffle Relay" Seat Belt Challenge Finals tomorrow. The Challenge, designed to help educate teen motorists about the importance of seat belt usage, kicks off the state's... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19365 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, and the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen have partnered to establish a new bike route to preserve the connection between Providence and East Providence during the Washington Bridge Bikeway closure. Just in... Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19360 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is working to repair a traffic signal at the intersection of Mineral Spring Avenue, Brookside Avenue and South Brookside Avenue in North Providence following a car crash. WHAT: All lanes are clear on Mineral Spring Avenue, but the traffic... Thu, 16 May 2013 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19355 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is working on repairs to the I-295 South overpass at Exit 4 (Plainfield Pike) following a truck crash on Route 14/Plainfield Pike earlier today. WHAT: Both lanes will reopen by approximately 6 p.m. on I-295 South, but commercial vehicles are... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19354 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is on the scene of a truck crash on Plainfield Pike in Cranston at the I-295 overpass. Motorists should expect delays. WHAT: RIDOT has closed the left lane of I-295 South at Exit 4 (Route 14/Plainfield Pike) to inspect the bridge following a Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19353 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will hold an informational meeting for the public on Monday, May 20 to unveil its plans for improvements at the corner of Old Tower Hill Road and Kingstown Road (known locally as Dale Carlia Corner) and along a segment of Kingstown Road. RIDOT... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19339 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it is extending its schedule for overnight closures of a section of Route 165 in Exeter through early Friday morning. Additional work remains to demolish sections of the bridges carrying I-95 over Route 165. During this time, Tue, 14 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19337 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that a section of Route 165 in Exeter will be closed during evening and overnight hours next week for construction. During this time, all traffic will be required to follow a signed detour. WHAT: RIDOT will close Route 165 (... Fri, 10 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19314 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Exit 21 (Atwells Avenue) off of I-95 South overnight tonight from midnight to 5:00 a.m. The ramp will also be closed the following night overnight from midnight through Friday at 5:00 a.m. Motorists should follow the signed detour... Wed, 08 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19294 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has completed repairs to the Great Island Bridge in Narragansett, returning the bridge to its original posting (weight limit). RIDOT had posted the bridge at 3 tons on Friday, April 26, 2013 when a recent inspection revealed increased... Tue, 07 May 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19287 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that it will shift I-95 South traffic to a new highway structure in Pawtucket beginning tonight, Friday, May 3. Part of the Pawtucket River Bridge replacement project, the traffic shift allows the Department to reopen Exit 27. In a... Fri, 03 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19255 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will hold an informational meeting for the public on Monday, May 6 to unveil its plans for improvements to High Street and a portion of Kingstown Road in the villages of Wakefield and Peace Dale. RIDOT design engineers and South Kingstown town... Thu, 02 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19254 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that it is closing the right two lanes on I-95 North for repairs following a crash at the Milford Street overpass, located between Exit 15 (Jefferson Boulevard) and Exit 16 (Route 10). The lanes will be closed within the hour and are... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19243 Beginning Monday, April 29, 2013, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will narrow the travel lanes for I-95 South near the Providence Viaduct in Providence, between Exits 22 (Downtown/Route 6) and Exit 21 (Atwells Avenue). In addition, the travel lanes on Exit 22 also will be... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19216 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus announced today that they are seeking a third round of proposals from community- and faith-based organizations for seat belt education campaigns. The Department has pledged to make $1... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19215 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is temporarily lowering the posting of the Great Island Bridge, connecting Galilee to Great Island in Narragansett, to three tons effective this afternoon. A recent inspection has shown increased deterioration of the timber deck. By the end Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19213 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a Revised Record of Decision (RROD) approving the addition of an All Electronic Toll Collection (AETC) for the new Sakonnet Bridge. The RROD concurs with RIDOT's Final... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19196 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has teamed up with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the University of Rhode Island Transportation Center (URITC) to host the 13th Annual Construction Career Days event. Construction Career Days will be held on Wednesday, April 24 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19190 As part of Contract 14 for the Iway (I-195 Relocation Project), which focuses on building new and reconfiguring local streets in the City of Providence, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that Dyer Street near Dorrance Street will soon become a two?way roadway.... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19154