DOT director says he's making changes to fix agency
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The director of the state Department of Transportation said Wednesday he's making changes to the agency, which has been called dysfunctional by the governor.
View ArticleState, US discuss possible settlement over drainage problems
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island transportation officials and the U.S. Justice Department are negotiating a possible settlement of issues related to drainage and clean water rules.
View ArticleState agrees with feds to reduce pollution from highways
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The state Transportation Department has entered into an agreement with the federal government that requires the agency to repair and clean the drainage system for the state's...
View ArticleDowntown parks, pedestrian bridge on track after setbacks
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Plans to build two public parks and a pedestrian bridge in downtown Providence have resumed now that a proposal for a waterfront baseball stadium has fallen through.
View ArticleRIDOT to pay $750K to get out of Wickford Junction deal
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation says it will pay $750,000 by next summer to get out of a deal to operate an underutilized commuter rail station.
View ArticleRamps connecting to I-95 to be closed in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Ramps connecting to Interstate 95 in downtown Providence will be closed through much of the weekend, as part of the work to replace the Providence Viaduct.
View ArticleProvidence bridge to close for $5.6M replacement project
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A bridge that is crossed by more than 40,000 vehicles per day in Providence is closing as part of a $5.6 million project to replace the span.
View ArticleRIDOT director expects truck tolls in 18-24 months
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The head of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation says they are working to get the ball rolling on a new truck tolling and road maintenance program that became law...
View ArticleRIDOT hires new chief of staff, plans to hire more employees
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The state Transportation Department has hired a new chief of staff and plans to hire more employees as part of a plan to reorganize the agency.
View ArticleRIDOT proposes overhauling Cumberland intersection
CUMBERLAND, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is proposing an overhaul of a busy Cumberland intersection that's been flagged as potentially dangerous.
View ArticleNew York man to face charges in chase that ended in crash
HOPKINTON, Rhode Island - Authorities say a New York man who led police on a chase that ended in a crash on Interstate 95 will face charges.
View ArticleBurrillville bridge to close next month for replacement
BURRILLVILLE, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is planning to begin the replacement of a more than century-old bridge in Burrillville next month.
View ArticleTransportation head apologizes for public meeting outburst
WARWICK, Rhode Island - The director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has apologized for the way he fired back at criticism during a public meeting.
View ArticleBig Dig Lite? Rhode Island plans to cap Providence highway
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Just don't call it a tunnel.
View ArticleOfficials look to revive Providence-Newport ferry service
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island Department of Transportation officials are interested in bringing back a daily ferry service that would link Providence to Newport.
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