The city of Providence has been awarded $5 million in federal highway transportation funds to repair city roads. Mayor David N. Cicilline said the repair money is intended for 15 miles of city roads.
“The quality of life of any neighborhood and the economic strength of any city depends upon good, serviceable roads,” Cicilline said at a press conference announcing the project. “This is the first time that the city has been awarded directly federal funds for city street improvements.”
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The mayor said road projects will begin in the spring, in a needs-based manner. Priorities will be based on studies conducted by the city’s Department of Public Works in conjunction with ProvStat, recommendations by RI DOT and other evidence.
Included in the work will be milling, surface grade adjustment and improvements to utility and drainage structures.
The funding is part of a $286 billion federal transportation bill, $1.2 billion of which is earmarked for improvements in Rhode Island.
