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A MAP of a proposed detour for motorists that typically use the Westminster Street on-ramp to Route 10 South from the east. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RIDOT to close Westminster St. access to Route 10 South in...

Government 10/21/2019

PROVIDENCE – The Westminster Street on-ramp to Route 10 South in Providence will close Monday, Nov. 4, and is projected to remain closed until...

PROACTIVE APPROACH: Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon stands on New England Way at the intersection of Gilbane Street. Both roads are on the schedule to be repaved. Solomon said roadwork has been a priority since he took office in spring 2018. He says last year was the first time in 20 years the city has implemented a proactive program.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Fighting back vs. bad roads

Cover Story 10/11/2019

Evidence of Rhode Island’s rough roads turns up regularly at Harold Crook’s Garage in Cranston. Bent wheel rims, flat tires and alignment problems can...

RIDOT HAS submitted a "major amendment" to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, increasing projected funding by $358.7 million over 10 years, a 6% increase. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RIDOT amending transportation plan, expects spending to grow $358.7M over 10...

Capital Goods 07/18/2019

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation has submitted an amended Statewide Transportation Improvement Program plan, which includes a projected spending increase of $358.7...

A PROJECT TO UPDATE signage, change exit numbers and replace structures along the Route 146 corridor between Interstate 95 and the Massachusetts border is set to begin in July.

Signage, exit numbers and structure replacements coming to Route 146

Capital Goods 06/26/2019

PROVIDENCE – All signage and structures along the Route 146 corridor will be replaced in a $9.6 million two-year effort, the R.I. Department of...

LANE SHIFTS and lane splits are coming to I-95 near exit 18 this summer. The changes are expected to create additional traffic at peak times.

Summer lane shifts, lane splits coming to I-95 near ProvPort

Capital Goods 06/21/2019

PROVIDENCE – Another lane shift is coming to Interstate 95 in Providence, the R.I. Department of Transportation announced Friday. A lane shift will be employed...

RIDOT WILL IMPLEMENT a traffic shift on I-295 as part of the replacement of four bridges on the Cranston and Johnston line.

RIDOT announces upcoming lane shift on I-295

Economic Activity 06/19/2019

CRANSTON – A new lane shift will be put in place on Interstate 295 north near exit 6 at the Cranston and Johnston line,...

RIDOT ANNOUNCED the need for a quarter-mile of lane closures on Route 6 related to the rehabilitation of the Woonasquatucket River Bridge. The lane closures are planned to go into effect Monday and Tuesday.

RIDOT: More Route 6 lane closures set to begin Monday/Tuesday

Economic Activity 05/17/2019

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation announced that a quarter-mile lane closure in both directions on Route 6, west of the Hartford Avenue...

Repairing roads is not a free ride

Editorial and Op-Ed 04/26/2019

The good news is that the R.I. Department of Transportation expects to spend north of $700 million on projects identified by Gov. Gina M....

THE 2019 CONSTRUCTION season will feature 77 active R.I. Department of Transportation projects.

RIDOT construction season to include 77 active projects

Government 04/19/2019

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation will have 77 active projects in the 2019 construction season with a combined construction value of $715.6...