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.

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