Tag: Rhode Island DOT

Roadbuilding

USDOT announces $856 million in INFRA discretionary grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $856 million in proposed grants through its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program, which aims to fix the nations’s infrastructure through government and private funding, using technology to improve building processes, and increasing project accountability. It also aims to increase the total investment by state, local, […]

August 2, 2019

Roadbuilding

Blizzard spurs R.I. to ban tractor-trailer trucks from highways

Heavy snow and high winds led to an emergency situation in Rhode Island Thursday, with highway restrictions in place for the much of the day on tractor trailer trucks. With heavy snow and high winds impacting Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo banned tractor trailer trucks from all state highways from noon to 9 p.m. As […]

January 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Commercial truck toll helps R.I. replace bad bridge

A Rhode Island bridge that has been deemed structurally deficient for almost two decades has been replaced six months ahead of schedule, says the state’s department of transportation. The Rhode Island DOT says more such projects are to come as the state tries to dig out from its bottom rating in the country for bridge […]

December 8, 2017

Roadbuilding

Seven projects from 5 states win top honors in NE regional America’s Transportation Awards

Seven projects from five states were named the top transportation projects as northeast regional winners for the 2017 America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented during the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials’ annual meeting in Philadelphia. The western regional winners of the America’s Transportation Awards were announced in June. The American Association of State Highway […]

July 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island DOT seeks proposals on connected, autonomous vehicle technology

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a request for information (RFI) from companies involved in connected/autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology to help the state become a “leader in developing the transportation system of the future.” “Cars as we know them are changing already, but we’re on the cusp of changes in the way […]

June 9, 2017

Roadbuilding

RIDOT names Lew chief operating officer

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has named Shoshana M. Lew as the agency’s new chief operating officer. Lew most recently served as chief financial officer and assistant secretary for Budget and Programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). While in this role she oversaw staff members who developed and implemented USDOT’s budget and […]

April 4, 2017

Roadbuilding

RIDOT asks FHWA to rescind TIGER grant

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has asked the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to rescind its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for the Rhode Island Travel Plaza and Transit Center. The grant was for $9 million. RIDOT said it decided to pull the application following concerns from project area residents as well […]

March 22, 2017

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island to reconfigure Newport-Pell Bridge Ramps to relieve congestion

Rhode Island officials report multiple agencies have agreed on “initial plans” that would reconfigure the Newport-Pell Bridge Ramps to relieve congestion on the Newport structure, as well as “provide quicker access” to the town center. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan has $40 million set aside for reconstruction, with an expected start […]

March 15, 2017

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island DOT marks achievements of RhodeWorks progress after one year

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is touting the accomplishments over the first year of the passage of the RhodeWorks transportation legislation. RhodeWorks is a $4.7 billion investment program spanning 10 years aimed at improving the state’s overall transportation system, but specifically to vastly update its bridges. “When we took office, Rhode Island had […]

February 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

RIDOT starts RFQ process for Route 6/10 interchange project in Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has initiated a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process to solicit bids for the design and build of the replacement for the Route 6/10 interchange in Providence. RIDOT says the project has been “sitting on the drawing board for more than 30 years.” The project offers a new design Gov. Gina […]

February 9, 2017

Roadbuilding

RIDOT submits FASTLANE grant for Route 6/10/I-95 interchange

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has submitted a $59 million grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program to help with an interchange project where Route 6/10 meets Interstate 95 in Providence. The project aims to update and improve […]

January 4, 2017

Roadbuilding

Rhode Island officials unveil new design for $400 million 6/10 Interchange

Rhode Island officials have announced a new road design for the 6/10 Interchange in Providence aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and makes land available for development. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo ordered a fast-track reconstruction of the 6/10 Interchange, considered the state’s “most traveled expressway.” The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) worked with the […]

December 13, 2016