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RIDOT opening up Route 146 flyover bridge

The Valley Breeze 18 Dec 2025
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Starting on Wednesday night, Dec. 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation was set to begin shifting travel lanes on Route 146 so that all traffic will use the new flyover bridge the department has been building ....
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Foster asks RIDOT to replace bridges

The Valley Breeze 18 Dec 2025
FOSTER – The Foster Town Council heard residents’ complaints and concerns about two town bridges and are petitioning the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for repair and renovation of both spans ....
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RI could have replaced the doomed Washington Bridge span in 2019. Why didn't they?

The Providence Journal 12 Dec 2025
"At the request of RIDOT we have looked ... "The AECOM and Steere analysis was in response to an inquiry from RIDOT to evaluate if the superstructure was sufficient to support a fifth lane of traffic," St.
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Fully Open Route 146/Sayles Hill Road Flyover Bridge on December 17-18 (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 11 Dec 2025
Two of the four lanes on Route 146 are currently using the bridge, and RIDOT will transition the remaining two to the bridge over two nights ... RIDOT is committed ... Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.
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Press Release: RIDOT to Expand Successful Roadside Responder Program (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 05 Dec 2025
Effective Monday, December 8, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will expand its successful Roadside Responder program to add another patrol vehicle and two new highway segments.
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Press Release: RIDOT Installing Kid-Friendly Signage Along State Bike Paths to Enhance Safety (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 25 Nov 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to make roadways safer for all users, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun installation of kid-friendly signage at some of the state's most popular bike paths.
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Lawmakers question 'helpless' RIDOT as Alviti blames contractors for bridge failure

The Newport Daily News 14 Nov 2025
Watch Alviti, Cunha spar during oversight committee hearing ... 13, 2025 ... 13 ... "Is RIDOT helpless to do anything other than hand out checks?" Cunha asked in what turned out to be a rhetorical question.Alviti does not concede mistakes by DOT ... Rep ... Sen ...
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Take a look: Alviti grilled for 5 hours over Washington Bridge

The Providence Journal 14 Nov 2025
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Here's an up close look at the Washington Bridge oversight hearing

The Providence Journal 14 Nov 2025
Watch Alviti, Cunha spar during oversight committee hearing. Shortly after being sworn in to field questions from Zachary Cunha, things got a little heated at the oversight committee hearing on Nov. 13, 2025.
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Resume Overnight Route 4 Closures for South County Trail Bridge Demolition in East Greenwich (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 07 Nov 2025
RIDOT will post police officers at key intersections along the detour routes to help keep traffic moving ... Additional phases of demolition and bridge reconstruction will be scheduled and RIDOT will announce the closures in advance.
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RIDOT's Peter Alviti will go under oath about the Washington Bridge. Here's how to watch.

The Newport Daily News 07 Nov 2025
Gov. Dan McKee defends Washington Bridge replacement costs Friday. Gov. Dan McKee defends Washington Bridge replacement costs at State House news conference ... 13 ... that day. And, as previously reported, the General Assembly has hired former U.S ... While Gov.
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift Lanes on I-95 and Route 4 as Part of 'Missing Move' Project (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 29 Oct 2025
Starting on Friday night, November 7, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin shifting lanes on sections of I-95 and Route 4 where the two highways meet in Warwick and East Greenwich ... Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT Installing Road Diet and Bike Lanes Along a Section of Willett Avenue in East Providence and Barrington (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 24 Oct 2025
As part of its ongoing project to resurface numerous roads in the East Bay area of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is changing the traffic pattern on a section of Willett Avenue in East Providence and Barrington.
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RIDOT will face questions from ex-U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha over Washington Bridge

The Providence Journal 23 Oct 2025
Gov. Dan McKee defends Washington Bridge replacement costs Friday. Gov. Dan McKee defends Washington Bridge replacement costs at State House news conference ... 13, with witnesses testifying under oath.Former U.S ... 13, House and Senate lawmakers announced ... 23.
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Temporarily Close Route 4 Overnight Near the Frenchtown Road Overpass in East Greenwich (Rhode Island Department of Transportation)

Public Technologies 14 Oct 2025
Starting Monday night, October 20, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich ... Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.

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