Nearly 45 miles of resurfacing on sections of I-95 and many other state roads
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it will pave more than 45 miles of roads throughout the state this year as part of Governor Raimondo's RhodeWorks program.
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Occasional overnight highway closures will be needed
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the schedule for closure and rehabilitation of the Pine Street Bridge in Pawtucket. This structurally deficient bridge is in such an advanced state of...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the start of bridge demolition work on the structurally deficient Horton Farm Bridge which requires closure of one travel lane on I-195 East and West, close to the Massachusetts border, for an entire weekend.
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the next phase of a multi-bridge project in East Providence with the reopening of the Potter Street Bridge on Tuesday, May 29. The bridge was closed in mid-March for concrete repairs, bridge joint work and resurfacing.
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today unveiled a new vehicle that will greatly increase the Department's ability to maintain its bridges with regular cleanings to remove road salts, sand and other debris.
RIDOT purchased a fleet of six of these tanker trucks, which are...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced it will close portions of the left and right shoulders at the Route 6-10 interchange in Providence. The traffic pattern changes are needed for utility work being done before RIDOT begins reconstruction of the interchange.
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Rhode Island State Police joined with federal and state leaders today to highlight the upcoming new hands-free law in Rhode Island. The law takes effect on June 1 and prohibits a driver from using a hand-held wireless communication...
Pilot program to test and research a new high-tech mode of transit
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it is accepting proposals from companies who can test and eventually deliver an automated vehicle service to fill a transportation gap...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced a series of temporary overnight highway closures for a portion of I-195 in East Providence between the Washington Bridge and the Broadway on-ramp. The closures are needed to allow for the safe demolition of the structurally...
Rhode Island leading efforts to eliminate racial profiling
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) posted an analysis by Central Connecticut State University's (CCSU) Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) of traffic stops on its website today. The...
