Detour goes into effect January 23
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced it will temporarily close a section of Old Great Road in North Smithfield, where it passes underneath Route 146, on Wednesday, January 23. The bridge over Old Great Road is...
Rehabilitation of historic structure running several months ahead of schedule
Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. joined with state and local officials in North Smithfield today to celebrate the reopening of the historic Slatersville...
All lane and road closures for this multi-bridge project are complete
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today marked the re-opening of several road and bridge segments as part of a $20.7 million, multi-bridge project known as the I-195 Corridor Bridges...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to proceed with construction of the next ten tolling gantries in Rhode Island. The FHWA had reviewed the environmental assessment submitted by RIDOT and issued a Finding of No...
Actual lane split moving north; drivers will encounter split sooner
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced a change in its schedule for implementing a new traffic pattern as part of the 6/10 Interchange Project. Due to adverse weather forecast...
Composite materials used in "Bridge-In-A-Backpack" design
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today joined with state and local officials in Burrillville to highlight the recent completion of the Railroad Avenue Bridge using composite materials to replace the...
Additional funds allow road improvements in Newport's North End to be done sooner
The addition of $20 million in federal grant money secured by Senator Jack Reed will enable the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to accelerate work associated with the Pell Bridge...
Actual lane split moving north; drivers will encounter split sooner
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced another traffic shift as part of the 6/10 Interchange Project - one that moves the actual split of Routes 6 and 10 approximately one-...
Structurally deficient bridge was held up with "Lincoln Logs"
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today joined with Pawtucket officials to celebrate the early completion of the $9.3 million Pine Street Bridge replacement project, which wrapped approximately...
Additional highway segments to adopt national standards using mile markers
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today the second phase of its multi-year program to update its highway numbering for interstates and other limited-access highways. In mid-...
