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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Power of Women 2026: Monica Lewinsky is the keynote speaker
LINCOLN, R.I. — Organizers of the 2026 Power of Women: Reclaiming Our Story conference are inviting the public to mark their calendars as details for...
