Tag: R.I. Department of Transportation
Most-read stories on PBN.com, Dec. 2019
1. Three Stop & Shop locations sold in R.I. as part of $150M East Coast investment POSTED ONLINE: DEC. 26 Three Stop & Shop...
New federal funds result in $50M for R.I. bridges
PROVIDENCE – A new federal transportation spending law will deliver $50 million to the state for bridge improvements and repairs, Sen. Jack Reed announced...
DOT preps for massive I-95 viaduct project in 2020
While from outward appearances the reconstruction of the Interstate 95 viaduct through downtown Providence seems to be at a standstill, behind the scenes the...
State agencies launch DUI initiative
PROVIDENCE – A new task force has been formed to fight driving under the influence, the R.I. Department of Transportation, R.I. State Police and...
Newport hosts information session on Newport Pell Bridge ramp design
NEWPORT – A public information meeting on the design for the Newport Pell Bridge ramps will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on...
RIDOT: I-95 Oxford Street Bridge replacement completed ahead of schedule, $500K...
PROVIDENCE — Construction to replace the Oxford Street Bridge on Interstate 95 in the city was completed this week, six months ahead of schedule...
Composite material bridge completed in Coventry
COVENTRY – A $3.6 million bridge made of composite materials has opened in western Coventry, according to the R.I. Department of Transportation. The Barbs Hill...
Carpionato proposes redevelopment of former Benny’s, Dryden Mill site
PROVIDENCE – The former Benny’s site on Branch Avenue will be redeveloped as part of a significant project that will also incorporate the historic...
RIDOT to begin exit renumbering of I-195 in Dec.
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin its renumbering of exits on Interstate 195 from Interstate 95 to the Massachusetts...
Mass. announces plan to convert exit numbers to mileage-based system
PROVIDENCE – Massachusetts will begin to change its highway exit numbers to a mileage-based numbering system to comply with a 2009 federal mandate starting...
