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Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, May 7 - On Sunday night, May 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield.

Rhode Island Government

On Sunday night, May 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restore the original traffic pattern at the Douglas Pike Bridges (Route 7) where they pass over I-295 in Smithfield.

Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island

Published on Thursday, April 30, 2026 Rhode Island’s Labor Force The March unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from the February rate.

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, May 4 - Starting on Friday night, May 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Privilege Street Bridge in Woonsocket for its demolition and replacement.

Rhode Island Government

Starting on Friday night, May 15, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Privilege Street Bridge in Woonsocket for its demolition and replacement.

State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Published on Wednesday, May 06, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – RI beach season is coming!

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, April 30 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that it will extend the ongoing overnight closures of Route 4 South for steel placement at the South County Trail Bridge (Route 2 over Route 4 South) in...

Rhode Island Government

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that it will extend the ongoing overnight closures of Route 4 South for steel placement at the South County Trail Bridge (Route 2 over Route 4 South) in East Greenwich to Monday...

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, April 28 - As a reminder, on Friday night, May 1, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland to replace the remaining portion of the bridge...

Rhode Island Government

In observance of National Water Safety Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourages all Rhode Islanders to take steps to keep themselves and the young people in their lives safe in and around water. "Drowning is the...

Rhode Island Government

As a reminder, on Friday night, May 1, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland to replace the remaining portion of the bridge and to do final paving....

State of Rhode Island Department of Health

In observance of National Water Safety Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourages all Rhode Islanders to take steps to keep themselves and the young people in their lives safe in and around water. "Drowning is the...

Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island

Published on Thursday, April 16, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 1,000 in February as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent.

Rhode Island Government

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has updated its scheduled overnight closures of Route 4 for steel beam placement at the South County Trail Bridge (Route 2 over Route 4) in East Greenwich.

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, April 6 - Governor Dan McKee, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabo Amo, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio today gathered with...

Rhode Island Government

Governor Dan McKee, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabo Amo, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio today gathered with other state and local...

EIN Presswire

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Rhode Island prepares for the World Cup and RI 250 commemorations, the nation's first AAPI History Museum is stepping into the national spotlight, proving that local history...

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, April 13 - This spring, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close two bridges along a short section of Route 116 (Main Street) in the village of Hope in Scituate, just over the Coventry town line....

Rhode Island Government

RHODE ISLAND, April 13 - Starting on Friday night, April 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Wood Avenue in Woonsocket to begin rehabilitation of the Wood Avenue Bridge over the Peters...

Rhode Island Government

This spring, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close two bridges along a short section of Route 116 (Main Street) in the village of Hope in Scituate, just over the Coventry town line.