July 16, 2009
RI to lower weight limit on 5 bridges
Rhode Island transportation authorities are lowering the weight limit on five bridges in the state.
July 14, 2009
Service held for washed-out grave victims
State officials pay tribute to dozens of people whose final resting place was disturbed.
July 13, 2009
RI plans service for washed-out grave victims
Three years after their bones were scattered by rain and erosion, the state of Rhode Island is set to hold a memorial service for 71 men, women and children who have been reburied in a state cemetery.
June 17, 2009
Interview: DOT Director Michael Lewis
The director of the DOT answers questions about the Iway project.
April 17, 2009
Contract awarded for new Sakonnet bridge
State officials award a contract to a Warwick company to build a new Sakonnet River Bridge.
March 19, 2009
Jamestown seawall to be repaired
A seawall in the coastal town of Jamestown is being repaired after years of storm damage.
RIDOT posting 89 jobs
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will be posting nearly 90 jobs on the state’s Department of Labor and Training Web site on Thursday.
February 11, 2009
RIDOT represented at national transportation forum
Rhode Island promotes its transportation projects at a national forum.
January 06, 2009
State wins OK to sell former Shooters property
Critics say the state should not sell a piece of waterfront property.
December 08, 2008
DOT: Confused drivers try backing up on highway
State highway officials say it’s mostly smooth sailing with the new Iway exit ramp.
December 05, 2008
RIDOT will open new I-95 exit
A new phase of the Iway construction project opens Saturday and it will mean a big change for drivers.
December 04, 2008
Chat transcript: Iway ramp opening
A RIDOT official answers questions about the opening of a new Iway ramp in Providence.
Governor’s panel suggests tolls, higher taxes, fees
A state panel suggested creating tolls and raising taxes to fund major repairs to Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure.
October 03, 2008
Contractor barred from federal projects
A state bridge contractor whose employee is charged with hacking into state computers has been suspended from bidding on any federally financed projects.











