Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Rhode Island Department of Transportation - Thu July 19, 2018

RIDOT Buys Specialized Trucks for Bridge Maintenance

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) unveiled a new vehicle that will increase the department's ability to maintain its bridges with regular cleanings to remove road salts, sand and other debris....

Thu March 29, 2018

RIDOT Begins Repairs on Series of Bridges in East Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced work began March 12, on a multi-bridge project in East Providence and Providence that will make repairs to five bridges, including replacement of two structurally deficient bridges....

Thu March 01, 2018

URI Engineering Students Make Case for Composite Use

You probably know that composite materials are used in bicycles, tennis rackets, hockey sticks and boats, but three University of Rhode Island graduate engineering students showed 40 government, research and industry leaders last week that they could be a remedy for Rhode Island's and the nation's deteriorating bridges....

Thu January 18, 2018

Officials, RIDOT Kick Off Long-Awaited 6-10 Interchange

Gov. Gina Raimondo joined with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti to officially begin work on the 6-10 Interchange....

Jennifer McDermott – Associated Press - Mon January 08, 2018

State Awards Contract to Fix Dilapidated Interchange

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island plans to rebuild a dilapidated highway interchange, making it safer for the 90,000 vehicles that traverse it daily and eliminating the millions of dollars the state spends on minor fixes....

Mon January 08, 2018

FHWA Grants FONSI for RIDOT's First Two Toll Locations

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) received notification from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that the Environmental Assessment process has been concluded for the first two locations for all-electronic truck-only tolling to be built along I-95 in southern Rhode Island....

Fri December 22, 2017

RIDOT Increases Snow Fighting Capabilities This Winter

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has taken several steps to bolster its ability to plow and treat the roads this coming winter. The department is expanding its fleet of plow trucks and drivers while deploying new technology to get real-time information on weather and road conditions....

Cindy Riley - Thu December 21, 2017

RIDOT Commences Demolition on Sakonnet River Bridge

As part of a two-phase process, construction crews in Portsmouth, R.I., are demolishing the old Sakonnet River Bridge one piece at a time. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is removing more than six million lbs....

Thu December 07, 2017

RIDOT Postpones Restrictions for Sakonnet River Bridge Demo

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced an updated schedule for temporary closures of the channel on the Sakonnet River where it passes underneath the old Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth....

Thu December 07, 2017

RIDOT Fast-Tracks Solution for Deficient Slocum Bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has been able to fast-track work on a bridge along a rural road in North Kingstown that recently was posted for buses and other heavy vehicles....