What does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition?

In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT…

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UPDATED: Travel Advisory, Washington Bridge closures

Detour ahead signs on Route 195 at night.

(Updates in red) This begins with the original information on the closure of the Washington ridge – note that it will be updated CONTINUOUSLY – with new information noted in RED – please check back on this critical and ever-changing information. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound side of…

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Homeless RI: A call for community engagement – Vincent Marzullo

A tent sits in the woods next to trees.

by Vincent Marzullo – commentary to RINewsToday The night before Tuesday’s Charles Street Tent Encampment demonstration I received an email from RI Department of Transportation (DOT) Director, Peter Alviti, suggesting that my advocacy has contributed to RI’s public handling of homelessness. I responded to Mr. Alviti by stating: “this is on your boss, our Governor,…

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150+ local Eagle Scouts, Peter Alviti and Howard Bromberg honored

A group of Boy Scouts of America posing for a picture.

Photo: New Eagle Scouts from the Narragansett Council with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award recipients Howard Bromberg (middle left) and Peter Alviti (middle right) and Council Executive and CEO Tim McCandless (far right) The Narragansett Council honored 157 Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the past year at their annual Eagle…

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Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center opening with train ride from Providence

A train pulls into a station at dusk.

Photo: RIDOT The opening of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center will open Monday, January 23rd, with festivities starting at 9am as dignitaries ride the train from Providence Station to the ribbon cutting event which begins at 10am. They will join federal, state and local officials to celebrate the opening and first day of service for…

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