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Covers urgent, localized updates on crashes, closures, and delays affecting Rhode Island’s roads, bridges, and highways to help commuters navigate disruptions in real time.
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...
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...
Washington Bridge shutdown 2 years ago
Happy 2-Year Anniversary to the Washington Bridge closure. Because nothing says Rhode Island like a “temporary” shutdown that becomes a historical landmark. On...
Third Washington Bridge oversight hearing to take place Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The third oversight hearing since the westbound Washington Bridge was abruptly closed will be held Thursday afternoon. This session will...
Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Traffic Alert: Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35 (US-1A/Thurbers Ave.) in Providence. The right lane and right shoulder are...
Another RIDOT blunder leads to a contractor and RIDOT being sued
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence family suing the Rhode Island Department of Transportation returns to court tomorrow for mediation. What started as a...
McKee opposes under oath testimony at Washington Bridge hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are preparing to hold another oversight hearing in November to review the McKee administration’s handling of the...
Exclusive: The Washington Bridge report, a leak, a narrative, and a political question
The Washington Bridge has been mismanaged since the 1990’s by RIDOT and the Wiss, Janney, Elstner forensic report reflects that. The first draft...
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Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest
Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest! Ernest has six toes, zero red flags, and absolutely no business still being single. He is...
