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RIDOT secures final permit for Washington Bridge replacement

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Construction activity on the new westbound Washington Bridge is expected to intensify later this spring after the Rhode Island Department...

Cranston on-ramp reopens
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Cranston on-ramp reopens after closure

CRANSTON, R.I. — A key highway on-ramp in Cranston officially reopens, restoring access for drivers after a temporary shutdown tied to ongoing road...

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Feds request documents and video in Washington Bridge demolition review

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal highway officials sought extensive details in early April from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) regarding the demolition of...

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RIDOT to inspect bridges over train tracks after barrier collapse

CRANSTON, R.I. — RIDOT officials are working to address a major infrastructure issue after a section of an overpass in Cranston broke apart and...

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Bridge on Route 146 hit by construction truck

LINCOLN, R.I. — Part of Route 146 was closed overnight after a construction truck hit the Breakneck Hill Road bridge during paving work....

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Amtrak service halted after RIDOT bridge debris falls onto tracks

CRANSTON, R.I. — Amtrak service through Rhode Island was halted in Cranston after RIDOT bridge debris fell onto the tracks, forcing delays and shutting...

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Rhode Island launches pothole hotline and tracking dashboard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials have launched a new 511 system aimed at making it easier for residents to report potholes and track...

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RIDOT failing to pursue all property damage claims, taxpayers left covering costs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has sharply reduced its efforts to recover money for damage to state property in recent years, leaving...

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Brian Pontarelli slander lawsuit tied to RHORI affair controversy

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston woman has filed a lawsuit against Brian Pontarelli, the husband of Rulla Pontarelli, accusing him of slander. escalating...