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 repair progress across the state.

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the rollout of a new pothole hotline and online dashboard designed to improve how road issues are reported and addressed.

The new system allows Rhode Islanders to quickly report potholes on state-maintained roads while also giving the public the ability to monitor when and where repairs are being made.

Officials said the goal of the initiative is to improve communication with residents and increase transparency around road maintenance efforts statewide.