Tracks the ongoing closure, reconstruction, costs, and safety developments of the Washington Bridge, a critical commuter route undergoing a multi-year rebuild.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Construction activity on the new westbound Washington Bridge is expected to intensify later this spring after the Rhode Island Department...
ByContributorMay 7, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal highway officials sought extensive details in early April from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) regarding the demolition of...
ByContributorMay 4, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has the worst state road conditions in the country despite a transportation budget that has grown to more than...
ByContributorMarch 10, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require an independent audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation following ongoing concerns...
ByContributorMarch 6, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After more than a decade leading the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti announced he is resigning, calling the...
ByContributorFebruary 6, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Peter Alviti Jr., director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), announced he will resign at the end of the...
ByContributorFebruary 4, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Plant City, a well-known plant-based food hall in downtown Providence, has announced it will permanently close its waterfront flagship location...
ByContributorJanuary 27, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...
ByContributorJanuary 20, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston woman has filed a lawsuit against Brian Pontarelli, the husband of Rulla Pontarelli, accusing him of slander. escalating...
ByContributorMay 7, 2026