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07/16/2026
As part of an ongoing bridge replacement project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to make traffic pattern changes for two bridges over I-295 in Cumberland and Smithfield. Beginning Sunday night, July 19, at 9 p.m., through the fall, traffic will shift to the...
07/16/2026
On Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Troopers arrested Belinda Gauvin, age 57, of 480 South County Trail Apt. 1-21, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/ Tumultuous Behavior) and 2.) Domestic Simple Assault/ Battery. This arrest was the result of Troopers...
07/16/2026
On July 15, 2026, the ACI Investigations Unit arrested Sean Skipper, age 49 , No Permanent Address for 1.) Violation of Community Supervision. Mr. Skipper was arraigned at Third Division District Court where he was remanded into the custody of the Sheriffs Department. On July 15, 2026, the ACI...
07/16/2026
On Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Troopers arrested Deshawn Reid, age 36, of 338 S 4th Street, Mount Vernon, New York, as a Fugitive from Justice from the State of Texas on the original charge of Larceny – Theft Property Greater than $2500 originating out of the Fort Bend County Sherriff's...
07/16/2026
At 3:30 PM, Troopers arrested Jorge Morales Salvador, age 33, of 88 Alverson Avenue Floor 2, Providence, RI on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Duty to Stop in Accident- Damage to Attended Vehicle originating out of the Johnston Police Department. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle...
07/13/2026
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the intersection of the Route 146 Service Road at Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield for excavation during the week, then paving over the weekend. The closures will be in effect nightly from Monday, July 13...
07/13/2026
As part of its ongoing operation to replace the Eddy Street Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has scheduled temporary short duration overnight closures of I-95 at the Eddy Street Bridge in Providence for steel beam placement. The temporary closures, up to 25 minutes...
07/13/2026
Starting Monday night, July 20, motorists can expect temporary overnight delays for three consecutive nights along Route 146 before and after the Twin River Road Bridge (Exit 4) in Lincoln while the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) installs new overhead directional signage. ...
07/10/2026
Starting on Tuesday, July 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 (Hartford Pike) for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge, a small bridge located approximately ½ mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan...
07/10/2026
Effective Friday night, July 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to shift lanes to the left on Route 37 West, just before Exit 1D (Route 2 North) in Cranston. This will create a work zone on this side of the highway for continued demolition of the bridge carrying...