Rhode Island Department of Transportation

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....

Thu September 14, 2017

RIDOT Completes South Kingston Road Repairs Early

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) joined with state and local officials to celebrate the early completion of the High Street and Kingstown Road Improvements project in South Kingstown....

Bomag - Fri August 04, 2017

Bomag Offers Dash 5 Rollers in Range of Paving Widths

The six base models that make up the Bomag "Dash 5" Series of tandem vibratory rollers offer design enhancements over previous series, increasing productivity, improving mat quality and reducing service time, according to the manufacturer....

Thu July 20, 2017

RIDOT Completes Pawtucket Ave. Bridge Ahead of Schedule

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has reopened the Pawtucket Avenue Bridge in East Providence approximately five weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge is located between Warren Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue and carries 23,000 vehicles per day on Pawtucket Avenue over the I-195 corridor....

Thu June 22, 2017

RIDOT Selects Tolling Program Contractor

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has signed a contract with Kapsch Traffic Com IVHS Inc. to design and build the all-electronic tolling facilities and associated infrastructure for Rhode Island's truck-only tolling program....