Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT)
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation seeks to provide and maintain a safe, efficient, environmentally, aesthetically and culturally sensitive intermodal transportation network that offers a variety of convenient, cost-effective mobility opportunities for people and the movement of goods supporting economic development and improved quality of life.
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Name:
Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT)
Category:
Geography - Ridesharing & Transportation
Description:
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation seeks to provide and maintain a safe, efficient, environmentally, aesthetically and culturally sensitive intermodal transportation network that offers a variety of convenient, cost-effective mobility opportunities for people and the movement of goods supporting economic development and improved quality of life.
Privacy Type:
Open: All content is public.

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Website:
http://www.dot.ri.gov
Office:
RIDOT Public Affairs
Location:
Two Capitol Hill

Recent News
 

News:

The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for November 21-28, 2009 is now available. Please visit www.tmc.dot.ri.gov and click on Travel Advisories.

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RIDOT removing split-lane traffic pattern on I-95 in West Greenwich

Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10201

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RIDOT & New England Transportation Leaders Work Towards Regional Cooperation

Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10176

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SCHEDULE CHANGE: Overnight Closures of I-95 for Iway Construction to Begin Thursday Night
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10174

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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for November 14-20, 2009 is now available. Please visit www.tmc.dot.ri.gov and click on Travel Advisories.

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Overnight lane closures beginning Sunday on I-95 in Pawtucket

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10150

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RIDOT announces overnight closures of I-95 for Iway construction.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10149

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NY Times profiles the Iway project. Please see: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/realestate/commercial/11iway.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=iway&st=cse

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RIDOT Sends Message to Drivers: Texting While Driving is Now Illegal.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10127

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The RIDOT Travel Advisories for November 7-13, 2009 is now available. Please visit: www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT relocating Exit 20 on I-95 South tonight. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10099

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Traffic pattern changes begin tonight for Route 1 in Narragansett. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10081

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RIDOT relocating Exit 20 on I-95 South; second split to be removed. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10078

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Temporary lane closure and truck restriction planned for I-95 South in West Greenwich. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10073

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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for October 31 - November 6, 2009 is now available. Please visit http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Don't Take the Party to the Roadways: Have a Responsible and Safe Halloween. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=10032

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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for October 24-30, 2009 is now available. Please visit www.tmc.dot.ri.gov and click on Travel Advisories.

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RIDOT improving highway access from Federal Hill. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9988

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Allens Avenue RR Crossing Repairs to Start Friday, October 23
Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9970

See detour map at: http://www.dot.ri.gov/img/content/travelri/Allens_Ave_Oct09_Closure.jpg
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Temporary lane closure and truck restriction planned for I-95 North in West Greenwich. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9969
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RIDOT restoring third lane at I-95 South split tonight; removing I-95 North split on Thursday. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9962
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Carcieri, RIDOT Celebrate This Week's Opening of Last Major Segment of the Iway
Please see:http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9961
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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for October 17-23, 2009 is now available. Please visit www.tmc.dot.ri.gov and click on Travel Advisories.

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Last Major Segment of Iway to Now Open in Phases
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9939

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RIDOT Wins 3 National Public Affairs Awards
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9938

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Carcieri, RIDOT to Welcome Head of FHWA to Rhode Island for Iway Ceremony
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9934
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Last Major Segment of Iway to Open Next Week
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9923
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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for October 10-16, 2009 is now available. Please visit http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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RIDOT restriping portion of Route 122. Please visit: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9887

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Increased Congestion Coming to Providence with Traffic Changes and Two Splits on I-95 Southbound
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9873
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Driving Simulator Available for a Media Test Drive
Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9870

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RIDOT to Host Media Availability to Preview Wednesday's Changes to I-95 Southbound
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9869

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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Report for October 3-9, 2009 is now available. Please visit: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Traffic Changes and Two Splits on I-95 Southbound will Cause Congestion in Providence
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9850

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New lane restriction for I-95 South in Warwick. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9838

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Heavy rains forced the postponement of the new traffic pattern on I-95 North. Work will be rescheduled for Tuesday night and the new pattern will be in place for the Wednesday morning commute.

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The RIDOT Traffic Forecast for September 26 - October 2, 2009 is now available at http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT to Delay I-95 North Changes in Providence Until Monday Night Due to Expected Rain
Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9813

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Second lane shift completed on I-95 in West Greenwich. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9808

Please see area map at: http://www.dot.ri.gov/img/content/travelri/weaver_shift_Fall09.jpg

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RIDOT to Hold Media Availability in Advance of I-95 North Changes in Providence
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9799

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RIDOT ARRA Project to Improve Hartford Avenue in Johnston
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9792

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RIDOT to Change I-95 North Traffic Pattern in Providence
Please See: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9783

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Lane shift planned on I-95 in West Greenwich. Please visit: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9773

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The RIDOT Travel Advisories for September 19-25, 2009 is now available at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Route 123 culvert repair project continues this weekend. Please visit: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9758

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Overnight Closures Continue for Portion of Route 146
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9749

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RIDOT Completes First ARRA Project
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9748

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Lane closures planned for Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9728

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The RIDOT Weekly Traffic Forecast for September 12-18, 2009 is now available at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp


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Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights New Booster Seat Law for Children Until Their 8th Birthday
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9714

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The culvert repair project on Great Road in Lincoln scheduled for this weekend will be postponed until next weekend to avoid disruption to a local event in the area. RIDOT will issue a reminder about the construction later next week.

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RIDOT limiting access to local road near the Barrington Bridge. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9713.

Detour map: http://www.dot.ri.gov/img/content/travelri/Mathewson%20Road%20closure.jpg

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Overnight Closures Planned for Portion of Route 146
Please see:
http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9712

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The weekly RIDOT Travel Forecast for September 5-11, 2009 is now available.
Please see: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Eastbound lane on Barrington Bridge opening tomorrow. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9660

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Governor, RIDOT, RIEDC and City of Providence release I-195 Surplus Land Report. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9656

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The weekly Traffic Forecast for August 29 - September 4, 2009 is now available.
Please see: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Route 123 Culvert Repair Project Canceled This Weekend
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9623

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RIDOT and TMC Websites Offline

The main website for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), as well as the website for the Department’s Transportation Management Center (TMC), are offline this afternoon due to a hardware failure. RIDOT is working as quickly as possible to restore service; however, the sites may be unavailable for the afternoon commute today and possibly tomorrow morning’s commute.

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Barrington Bridge to open in stages, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9585

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The weekly RIDOT Travel Forecast for August 22-28, 2009 is now available.
Please see: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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New Striping Pattern to Continue on Route 44 in Smithfield: Resurfacing Improvements to Get Underway Aug. 25
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9561

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Culvert Repair Project to Affect Route 123 in Lincoln
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9556.

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RIDOT Warns Drivers: You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9552.

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URI-RIDOT Alumni Group Receiving Chapter of the Year Award
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9532

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RIDOT Opening Four Lanes on the Henderson Bridge
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9531

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The following are new additions to the RIDOT Travel Advisories website at http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories:

Other Limited Access Highway Restrictions

»Overnight
North Smithfield: Rte. 146 SB at School St. and Great Rd. bridges, roadway closed at Forestdale exit for bridge rehabilitation, Monday & Tuesday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour using Rte. 146A.

»Weekday
Portsmouth: Rte. 24 NB Exit 3 (Hummocks Ave.) closed for construction Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Detour using Exit 5 (Rte. 138/Main Rd.) to reverse direction to Rte. 24 SB. This does not affect the permanent truck detour, Exit 2 (Boyds Lane) to the Mt. Hope Bridge.

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The RIDOT weekly Traffic report for August 15-21, 2009 is now available. Please see:
http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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RIDOT announces open position for webmaster.

http://www.dlt.ri.gov/jobsri/StateJobs_files/August2009/ChiefofPubRelations.pdf


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The RIDOT weekly Traffic report for August 8-14, 2009 is now available. Please see:
http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Conant Street Bridge Replacement Postponed
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9478

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Travel Advisory Updates (August 4, 2009):
Cumberland: Rte. 295 SB, from Ext. 10 (Mendon Rd.) to Old River Rd., expect delays due to closure of two right lanes for bridge deck repairs overnight on Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Richmond: Rte. 138 EB and WB, from Richmond Townhouse Rd (Rte. 112) to Beaver River Rd. Right shoulder closed for survey work and installations, Wednesday- Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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RIDOT has closed a portion of the Coventry Greenway due to construction. Learn more at: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9438

Download a map of the area at: http://www.dot.ri.gov/documents/bikeri/maps/covgreenway09_10.jpg

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for August 1-7, 2009 is now available online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, 2009 the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will be working on the Mt. Hope Bridge (Rte. 114) between Bristol and Portsmouth. The work will require lane closures resulting in a single lane, alternating traffic pattern during work hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.

For further questions, contact RITBA Chief Engineer Peter Janaros at (401) 423-0800.

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RIDOT to Open Warren River Bridge to Traffic: Overnight Hours of Thursday, July 30, 2009
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9421.

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Announced closure of I-95 North in Providence for July 27, 2009 cancelled due to positive weather conditions expediting work process. Motorists should still anticipate center and right lane closures of I-95 North overnight from Monday-Thursday.
For updated traffic information, please see http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.
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RIDOT continuing overnight closures of I-95 for Iway-related demolition. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9383

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for July 25-31, 2009 is now available online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Traffic Notice: RIDOT will reopen the ramp from Massasoit Avenue southbound to the Henderson Bridge on Friday, July 24. Construction on the bridge will continue into the fall.
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RIDOT Permanently Closing Central Avenue On-Ramp to Sakonnet River Bridge
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9380
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Traffic Updates:

1. The R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority is planning lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge, Saturday from 4 - 11 a.m. Seek alternate routes.

2. Pawtucket: I-95 overnight lane restrictions for bridge inspection are canceled due to forecasted rain. Work will be rescheduled next week.
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Reminder: I-95 North to close tonight and tomorrow night for bridge demolition as part of the Iway project. Please visit http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9339 for more details.

You can also download a map of the closure area showing suggested detours at: http://www.dot.ri.gov/documents/iway/95NB_Closure_0709.pdf

I-295 or Rte. 10 is a good bypass to avoid the closure area.

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for July 18-24, 2009 is now available online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT Announces Overnight Closures of I-95 for Iway Related Demolition
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9339
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RIDOT Announces Series of Bridge Postings
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9328

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RIDOT Hosts Memorial Service for 71 Men, Women and Children Re-interred at State Institution Cemetery
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9296

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RIDOT to Host Memorial Service for 71 Men, Women and Children Re-Interred at State Cemetery
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9296

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RIDOT's weekly travel forecast for July 11-17, 2009 is now online. Visit http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Night work planned overnight Friday, July 10 on I-95 NB from Exits 14-16. Use I-295 as alternate. Visit http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for July 4-10, 2009 is now available online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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On-ramp closure in East Providence scheduled tonight.
Please see: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for June 27 – July 3 is now online at http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories

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RIDOT Finalizing Traffic Pattern Changes For Henderson Bridge
Please: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9194

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New Route 403 to offer better access to and from the Air Show
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9188

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The RIDOT weekly traffic forecast for June 20-26, 2009 is now available online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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All work completed on new traffic split on I-195 West at 5:45 a.m. All traffic bound for I-95 South stay left, all traffic headed for I-95 North keep right. Make your lane choice before crossing over the Washington Bridge. Review RIDOT's "if you missed it" tips in case you find yourself in the wrong lane at the split: http://www.dot.ri.gov/engineering/construction/projects/195relo/I-195WB_to_I-95SB.asp#Missed

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The new part of the Iway - ready for traffic tomorrow, June 18, 2009: http://twitpic.com/7n1ha

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Tomorrow Make Your Choice: The Iway or The Old Way?
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9126

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The RIDOT weekly Traffic Forecast for June 13-19, 2009 is now available at:
http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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Overnight Work for Warwick Intermodal Station to Close Post Road
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9088

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Carcieri, RIDOT Highlight Changes Coming to the Iway: New Segment to Open Next Week
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9082

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RIDOT, Carcieri to Preview Next Week's Opening of the Iway: I-195 West to I-95 South
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9070

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RIDOT Establishing New Traffic Pattern For Henderson Bridge

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9068

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RIDOT begins maintenance project for East Bay Bike Path
Please see http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9061
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The RIDOT weekly Traffic Forecast for June 6-12, 2009 is now available at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp.

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The Iway or the old way? Major traffic pattern change for I-195 West scheduled for the morning of June 18

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9022
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Job Stimulus Earns RIDOT a Spot in Fortune Magazine

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=9012
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The RIDOT weekly Traffic Forecast for May 30-June 5, 2009 is now available at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp .

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The weekly Rhode Island Department of Transportation Travel Advisories forecast for May 23-29, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT: There's room to live if you buckle up

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8929

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RIDOT: There’s room to live if you buckle up
Click It or Ticket press event scheduled for tomorrow

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8920

See map to event at: http://ridotnews.blogspot.com/

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The weekly Rhode Island Department of Transportation Travel Advisories forecast for May 16-22, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Engineering Career Day at URI Tomorrow: Students Get to Be a RIDOT Engineer for the Day.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8875

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RIDOT Hosts Second Day of Construction Career Days Today.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8869

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"Team RIDOT" to Bike to Work Friday May 15, 2009

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8868

For more details about the event, visit the following links: http://bikeprovidence.org/2009/04/14/bike-to-work-day-may-15th
and
http://bikeprovidence.org/2009/04/30/bike-to-work-day-trains-2009

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Traffic advisory: Mt. Hope Bridge (Rte. 114) one lane of alternating traffic, Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm. Expect delays. Seek alternate routes.

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Media Advisory: Construction Career Days begins tomorrow

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8859

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Media advisory: National Transportation Week begins with Robotics Challenge

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8857

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RIDOT joins forces with Narragansett Bay Wheelmen to update State bike map. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8847

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RI TUXEDO SHOPS PARTNER WITH RIDOT TO GET UNDERAGE DRINKING MESSAGE OUT
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8833

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The weekly RIDOT travel advisories forecast for May 9-15, 2009 is now available at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT to Discuss $20 Million Local Roads Program. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8812

RIDOT posting Portsmouth's Cove Bridge. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8798

View image of bridge at RIDOT's Blogger site: http://ridotnews.blogspot.com/

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RIDOT opens next segment of Blackstone River Bikeway. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8795

View start of path via GeoTweeter at: http://schmap.me/hj852s/

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he weekly Rhode Island Department of Transportation Travel Advisories forecast for May 2-8, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Washington Bridge bike path reopens to cyclists

Please visit: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8767

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RIDOT breaks ground for new Sakonnet River Bridge.

See press release at: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8719

View photo of groundbreaking at: http://twitpic.com/3wt4d

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The weekly Rhode Island Department of Transportation Travel Advisories forecast for April 25 – May 1, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT to break ground for new Sakonnet River Bridge tomorrow.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8707

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Earth Day Alert: RIDOT Spent $1 Million Last Year Picking Up Trash
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8696

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RIDOT has Obligated Over 50% of ARRA Funds
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8695

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Traffic advisory: Lane closure planned for Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8694

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Experts Share State, RIDOT Bidding Procedures

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8688

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RIDOT’s weekly traffic forecast for April 18-24, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Experts Share State, RIDOT Bidding Procedures

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8688

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RIDOT’s weekly traffic forecast for April 18-24, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Experts Share State, RIDOT Bidding Procedures

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8688

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RIDOT’s weekly traffic forecast for April 18-24, 2009 is now online at: http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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RIDOT awards Sakonnet River Bridge project; plans groundbreaking ceremony for April 24.

Visit http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8658 for more information

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RIDOT Refutes Providence Journal Blog Statement

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8596

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Next edition of RIDOT's newsletter, The Interchange, now available.

Download it (plus back issues) at http://www.dot.ri.gov/news/newsltr.asp

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ARRA Projects Mean More Orange Cones: Drive Safely Through Work Zones

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8583

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Lane closure planned for Apponaug village in Warwick due to demolition.

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8563

Visit RIDOT's Blogger site for an image of the work area: http://ridotnews.blogspot.com

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Rhode Island Travel Advisories for March 28 through April 3
See http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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Governor Carcieri & RIDOT Invest Additional $20 Million In Local Roads

Please see: http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?id=8488

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Lane closures set late Friday night on I-195 East

Travel lanes will be restricted on I-195 East on Friday night, March 27, after 11 p.m. as drainage work is underway. The work area is just before the India Point Pedestrian Overpass. Three lanes will be closed to traffic, with one lane open, between 11 p.m. Friday night and 10 a.m. Saturday morning. The on-ramp from So. Main St. to I-195 East will also be narrowed for the work, but will remain open to traffic. Motorists should expect congestion in the area, especially those traveling between I-95 South and I-195 East, and may wish to use alternate routes through this time period.

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RIDOT TO REPAIR ROUTE 146 SERVICE ROADS
@ I-295 INTERCHANGE IN LINCOLN
Maintenance Crews to Start Work Tomorrow
Full Resurfacing Project to Get Underway This Summer
Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8478

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Work begins this week on the first ARRA project in Rhode Island - the resurfacing of Route 138 in Tiverton from John Street to the Massachusetts line. View RIDOT's Twitter site or Blogger site for a link to a map showing the project area.

http://twitter.com/RIDOTNews

http://ridotnews.blogspot.com

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Route 24 North Exit 4 in Tiverton closes Wednesday

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will permanently close Exit 4 (Central Avenue) from Route 24 North in Tiverton beginning Wednesday, March 25.

Motorists should use Exit 5 (Main Avenue) to reach the southern section of Tiverton. The new route should add less than five minutes to a trip.

The closed exit ramp will be used to store materials including beams for RIDOT’s ongoing repair project underway on the existing Sakonnet Bridge. Aetna Bridge Co. is carrying out the $2.5 million project. Discontinuation of Exit 4 is a scheduled closure, as it is within the alignment for the new bridge to replace the Sakonnet Bridge.

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RIDOT construction project will repair Jamestown sea wall

A Rhode Island Department of Transportation project will begin March 30 to repair a sea wall on Conanicus Avenue in Jamestown, at its intersection with Bay View Drive. The sea wall protects Conanicus Avenue between Emerson Road and Bay View Drive from Narragansett Bay’s East Passage. The sea wall had been damaged by storms over a number of years.

The $495,955 contract for the work was awarded to R. P. Iannuccillo & Sons Construction Company of North Providence. During the construction, the northbound lane of Conanicus Avenue may be closed to traffic on some weekdays between 9 am and 3 pm when construction operations involving heavy equipment are underway. The necessary lane closure will result in one lane of alternating traffic during those hours. The work is scheduled to be complete by June 30 to avoid comflict with summer traffic.

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RIDOT Posting 89 Jobs today. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8445

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From Snow Removal to Spring Cleaning -- Litter Pickup Week Starts at RIDOT
See
http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8430
RIDOT Travel Advisories March 14 through 20
See http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories/default.asp

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View photo of Governor Carcieri signing Rhode Island's first stimulus construction contract at RIDOT's Twitter site: http://twitter.com/RIDOTNews

Governor & RIDOT hold signing ceremony for first R.I. stimulus construction contract. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8408

Governor & RIDOT to hold signing ceremony for First RI Stimulus Construction Contract
Please see http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8398

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RIDOT closing two rural bridges due to deterioration. Please see: http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8361

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RIDOT's list of projects to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and a project map, is posted at http://www.dot.ri.gov

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Winter driving and safety tips can be found at: http://www.dot.ri.gov/programs/maintenance/winterops.asp

RIDOT travel advisories for February 21 through 27 have been posted at http://www.tmc.dot.ri.gov/traveladvisories


RIDOT and Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery & Reinvestment post Economic Stimulus Transportation Project Calendar online. Visit http://www.ri.gov/DOT/press/view.php?id=8254