JAMESTOWN, R.I. – RITBA undertook an immediate and thorough inspection of the Sakonnet River Bridge following Monday’s incident. The Authority is happy to report that the bridge is safe and sustained no structural damage. The inspection did find some minor cosmetic issues which will be repaired. The cost of the cosmetic repairs will be less […]readmore
RI – Using conventional construction methods, replacing the East Shore Expressway Bridge in East Providence would have resulted in a year of delays and congestion. Instead, RIDOT is about ready to begin an extended weekend closure of the bridge and replace it in just 80 hours. «Projects like this highlight the work we’re doing to […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Island voters to be prepared for the state primaries scheduled for Tuesday, September 13. Voters should use the Department of State’s Voter Information Center (VIC) at vote.ri.gov to find their polling place and preview their sample ballots. Across the state, there are 63 […]readmore
RI – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has accelerated its planned reopening of the existing truck rest area along I-95 North, located between Exits 2 and 3. The rest area is scheduled to open tomorrow morning, Friday, September 2 by 8 a.m. RIDOT’s maintenance forces have swept and restriped […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) today held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new corporate campus in Johnston, RI. The company announced in March plans to build a new campus for 3,200 colleagues, primarily from a Cranston location with a lease set to expire in 2018. Citizens Bank executives were joined […]readmore
Lower definition of «elevated blood lead levels» in young children to match CDC Providence – «There is no amount of lead in a child’s blood that can be considered safe,» said HUD Secretary Castro. «We have an obligation to the families we serve to protect their children. By aligning our standard with the one used […]readmore
Some Services to be Limited until Office Completes Transition to New Space CRANSTON, R.I. (August 30, 2016) – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Woonsocket field office will open in a new location at 800 Clinton Street in Woonsocket on Thursday, September 1. Wednesday, August 31 is the last day for services at […]readmore
Providence – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that two individuals pleaded nolo contendere yesterday to unemployment insurance benefit fraud with court-ordered restitution in excess of $15,000. «These pleas account for an additional $15,000 in court-ordered restitution that we have been successful in obtaining this year alone as a result of the prosecution of individuals […]readmore
Providence – In an ongoing effort to strengthen child protection policies, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General have established an enhanced protocol for reporting allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Under this strengthened protocol, the Diocese of Providence has agreed to notify the Attorney General’s […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered all Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings beginning at sunrise on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunrise on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in memory of former Pawtucket Mayor James E. Doyle, who […]readmore