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Following a February 11 Washington forum on transportation and the Economic Recovery Act, RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis noted that $137 million is on its way to RIDOT. Fifty percent of these funds must be obligated by July.
“We stand ready to put people to work. RIDOT expects to have every dollar spent by the deadline and may even be entitled to more,” said Director Lewis. “This could happen if other states can’t allocate all of their funds.Those unspent dollars will be redistributed to states ready to spend them and we will be in a position to spend more if we get more.”
RIDOT's Economic Recovery Program, with project lists, a calendar, a map, and links to the Rhode Island and federal Economic Recovery Programs.
RI-LEAP: The Roadway Investment – Local Equity Aid Program, a flexible, one-time program to support transportation projects in all Rhode Island cities and towns.
Rhode Island Transparency Portal
Iway construction for 2009 began with roadway closures in late January allowing the removal of steel beams from two highway overpasses. The bridges were demolished for construction of the Iway. Photos by Chuck Aube.
Continuing information on 2009 Iway construction can be found here.
Map of Summer 2009 Iway ramp openingsBackground information on the the Iway (I-195 Relocation) project.
RIDOT has created a series of 12 podcasts, six in English and six in Spanish, using video footage shot during construction. Access the podcasts here.
A beautiful commemorative brochure about the Iway was prepared before the first ramp opening in November 2007. See an online copy here.Pick up a copy at AAA branches, the Rhode Island Visitors' Centers on I-95 and I-295, or in public libraries around the state.
Construction Updates
Five years replacing Washington Bridge #200 - Building a Bridge Between Two Bridges.
Slideshow of construction 2004 - 2008Relocation of Rte. 403, No. Kingstown - Project overview and map
Construction Career Day
National Construction Career Day Center (NCCDC) - Headed by RIDOT and the University of Rhode Island Transportation Center (URITC).
Bridging the Gap - The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has announced publication of 'Bridging the Gap: Restoring and Rebuilding the Nation's Bridges,' a report which sets a $140 billion price tag to repair and modernize the nation's bridges. (Note: The cover photo for the report was contributed by RIDOT Photographer Chuck Aube.)
Rhode Island's bridges
The I-95 Bridge over the Pawtucket River in Pawtucket,between Exits 27 and 28, has been posted at 18 tons. Click here for more information, alternate routes and detours for trucks.
Design of a new Pawtucket River Bridge for I-95The Sakonnet River Bridge, Rte. 24 over the Sakonnet River between Tiverton and Aquidneck Island, is posted at 18 tons. For more information and alternate routes for heavier vehicles, click here for more information.
Condition of Rhode Island Bridges
EZPass, tokens and the Pell Newport Bridge - See the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority
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