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Press Release: Governor McKee, Rhode Island congressional delegation, and RIDOT celebrate the completion of the East Bay Bike Path bridges
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...
AAPI History Museum Selected for National Tour, Anchors Rhode Island's 2026 Cultural Tourism Push
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...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Restore Original Traffic Pattern on Douglas Pike Bridges Over I-295 in Smithfield
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.
Public Hearing Notice - 2026 Comprehensive Plan
Barrington Town - Rhode Island
Date: October 5, 2026 2026-10-05T18:30:00 Location: Address: 283 County Rd Barrington, RI 02806 Contact: 401-247-1900 x306 Town of Barrington, RI Town Council Public Hearing Notice Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan Notice is hereby given, pursuant to...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Restore Original Traffic Pattern on Douglas Pike Bridges 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.
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Close the Privilege Street Bridge in Woonsocket for Replacement
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.
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Close the Privilege Street Bridge in Woonsocket for 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.
Travel Advisory: Overnight Closures of Route 4 South in East Greenwich to Extend for Steel Beam Placement at South County Trail Bridge
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...
Travel Advisory Reminder: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge (Route 114) in Cumberland Scheduled for Weekend of May 1-3
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...
Travel Advisory: Overnight Closures of Route 4 South in East Greenwich to Extend One Night for Steel Beam Placement at South County Trail Bridge
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...
Travel Advisory Reminder: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge (Route 114) in Cumberland Scheduled for Weekend of May 1-3
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....
Rhode Island Humanities Awards $100,000 Through THRIVE Operating Support Grant Program to 20 Organizations
Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
Providence, RI – Rhode Island Humanities is excited to announce $100,000 in general operating support grants to 20 humanities organizations.
Travel Advisory UPDATE: Overnight Route 4 Closures Scheduled for Steel Beam Placement at South County Trail Bridge in East Greenwich
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 Commerce Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
Rhode Island Commerce
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor announce the hiring of Rebecca "Becky" Nuger as Chief Marketing Officer at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Travel Advisory: Detour Begins Soon for Bridge Work on Section of Route 116 in Hope Village on the Scituate/Coventry Line
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....
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Close a Section of Wood Avenue in Woonsocket for Bridge Rehabilitation Work
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...
Smoother Sailing into Misquamicut State Beach this Summer
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Published on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier today, Governor Dan McKee, State Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey,...
Smoother Sailing into Misquamicut State Beach this Summer
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Published on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier today, Governor Dan McKee, State Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey,...
Smoother Sailing into Misquamicut State Beach this Summer
Rhode Island State Parks
Published on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier today, Governor Dan McKee, State Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey,...
Travel Advisory: Lane Closures and Shifts Planned for Continued Construction of Douglas Pike Bridge over I-295 in Smithfield
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, April 10 - As part of an ongoing bridge replacement project, on Sunday night, April 12, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift all travel lanes at the Douglas Pike Bridge (Route 7) where it passes over I-295...
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