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Red, White, and a Whole Lotta Blue - Buy Your State Beach Parking Pass Before the 4th

Red, White, and a Whole Lotta Blue - Buy Your State Beach Parking Pass Before the 4th

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, Rhode Island’s beautiful state beaches are gearing up for a wave of visitors. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry Scheduled to Begin July 7

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry Scheduled to Begin July 7

RHODE ISLAND, June 25 - Beginning, Monday morning, July 7, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry. During its closure, RIDOT will use accelerated bridge...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry Scheduled to Begin July 7

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry Scheduled to Begin July 7

Beginning, Monday morning, July 7, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry. During its closure, RIDOT will use accelerated bridge construction methods to...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RHODE ISLAND, June 26 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Oakland Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Oakland Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RHODE ISLAND, June 24 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Oakland Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day....

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Oakland Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may...

Travel Advisory: Lanes Narrowed on Brief Span of I-95 in Providence

Travel Advisory: Lanes Narrowed on Brief Span of I-95 in Providence

RHODE ISLAND, June 20 - As part of the I-95 15 Bridges Project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will need to narrow lanes on a short part of I-95 north and southbound in Providence starting Friday, June 27, 2025. The lanes...

Travel Advisory: Lanes Narrowed on Brief Span of I-95 in Providence

Travel Advisory: Lanes Narrowed on Brief Span of I-95 in Providence

As part of the I-95 15 Bridges Project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will need to narrow lanes on a short part of I-95 north and southbound in Providence starting Friday, June 27, 2025. The lanes between approximately...

Travel Advisory: Nighttime Closures on I-295 and I-95 Needed for Bridgework

Travel Advisory: Nighttime Closures on I-295 and I-95 Needed for Bridgework

RHODE ISLAND, June 18 - Starting tonight, June 18 at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will implement a series of nighttime closures on I-295 and I-95 both north and south to demolish the East Avenue West Bridge and the East...

Travel Advisory: Nighttime Closures on I-295 and I-95 Needed for Bridgework

Travel Advisory: Nighttime Closures on I-295 and I-95 Needed for Bridgework

Starting tonight, June 18 at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will implement a series of nighttime closures on I-295 and I-95 both north and south to demolish the East Avenue West Bridge and the East Avenue Bridge. Both are...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23

RHODE ISLAND, June 10 - Beginning, Friday night, June 20, at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary extended weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland for its demolition and...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23

Beginning, Friday night, June 20, at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary extended weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland for its demolition and reconstruction. The bridge carries...

Travel Advisory: Lane Closures Needed at Route 146 and Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield Saturday Night into Sunday

Travel Advisory: Lane Closures Needed at Route 146 and Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield Saturday Night into Sunday

RHODE ISLAND, June 9 - Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close access to the Sayles Hill Road intersection for drivers on Route 146 South in North Smithfield. The...

Travel Advisory: Lane Closures Needed at Route 146 and Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield Saturday Night into Sunday

Travel Advisory: Lane Closures Needed at Route 146 and Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield Saturday Night into Sunday

Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close access to the Sayles Hill Road intersection for drivers on Route 146 South in North Smithfield. The closure will be in place...

Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence

Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence

RHODE ISLAND, June 5 - Daytime and evening lane closures planned The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists of ongoing paving operations on a section of Route 7 (Douglas Pike) in Smithfield. The work is part of a...

Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence

Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence

Daytime and evening lane closures planned The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists of ongoing paving operations on a section of Route 7 (Douglas Pike) in Smithfield. The work is part of a larger project to pave...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond

RHODE ISLAND, June 27 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The...

ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches "Ready Pay" App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results

ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches "Ready Pay" App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results

Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to rising demand...

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