The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it will begin the process of opening the Barrington Bridge tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2009. The opening will be done in stages, with westbound traffic diverted to the new bridge first. The transition will take place...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is alerting motorists that the new striping pattern of three lanes (one lane in each direction with a center turn lane) on Route 44 in Smithfield, from Austin Avenue to West Greenville Road, will continue. The roadway will soon undergo $2...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it will be conducting repairs to a culvert on Great Road (Route 123) beginning on Friday night, August 21, 2009. This work will take place just west of the intersection with Old River Road (Route 126), close to the historic...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is joining forces with State and local police departments in a national end of summer campaign to curb drunk driving. Increased patrols will be out in full force from August 21 through the Labor Day holiday weekend.
“We are working with...
A University of Rhode Island alumni chapter composed of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) employees has captured the URI Alumni Association’s 2009 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award. A special gathering of URI-RIDOT Affinity Chapter is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, August...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it will be removing concrete barrier from the Henderson Bridge, often called the “New Red Bridge,” this week. The restoration of travel lanes is about 12 weeks ahead of schedule.
The barrier removal will take...
The Conant Street Bridge, which is owned and maintained by the City of Pawtucket, was scheduled to be replaced by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). While it was advertised this July, the project has been put on hold due to developments with Amtrak.
“RIDOT is committed...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that is has closed a portion of the Coventry Greenway in the eastern part of Coventry from Whitford Street, close to the West Warwick line, to Station Street in Coventry. The path is under construction and the Department expects...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to open the Warren River Bridge to traffic during the overnight hours tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, 2009, just in time for the Friday morning commute. All schedules are weather-dependent. The Warren River Bridge, originally built in...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to remind motorists that overnight highway closures on I-95 North in Providence will continue next week. Full closures are scheduled overnight for Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27, 2009. Motorists may encounter lane closures affecting...
