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RIDOT Director Alviti’s open letter to Rhode Islanders

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After more than a decade leading the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti announced he is resigning, calling the...

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti to resign from embattled agency

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Peter Alviti Jr., director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), announced he will resign at the end of the...

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Plant City to close Providence location

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Plant City, a well-known plant-based food hall in downtown Providence, has announced it will permanently close its waterfront flagship location...

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Residents urge RITBA to release Mount Hope Bridge inspection report

BRISTOL, R.I. — East Bay residents are calling on the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to make public an inspection report of...

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The Washington Bridge: alleged fraud and questionable political donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...

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Jefferson Boulevard I-95 South on-ramp closed until 2027

WARWICK, R.I. — Drivers who use Jefferson Boulevard to access I-95 South should prepare for a long-term change. The Rhode Island Department of...

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Three charged in RIDOT copper wire theft

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three men were arraigned Thursday in Providence District Court in connection with a string of copper wire thefts that damaged...

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Highway copper wire theft reported by RIDOT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — This morning on the Gene Valicenti show, RIDOT director Peter Alviti discussed how copper wires used to light the highways...

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Garden City to get 4 new restaurants

CRANSTON, R.I. — Garden City Center is preparing for a major dining expansion, with four new restaurants expected to open at the Cranston...