Rhode Island Department of Transportation

09/11/2026

We have some changes starting tonight in Woonsocket where we are repairing a number of bridges. Get the latest information here:

The Official Web Site of the State of Rhode Island

09/08/2026

We’ve been busy making improvements to several bridges in Woonsocket, including the Diamond Hill Road Bridge that we recently reopened after its rehabilitation. The bridge carries Diamond Hill Road over the Peters River. It was built in 1926 and carries approximately 11,500 vehicles per day through the busy Diamond Hill Road corridor linking Social Street and Mendon Road. Get more information here: https://www.ri.gov/press/view/51366

09/04/2026

We will have extra patrols out through the Labor Day Weekend. Make the right decision and drive sober. cc: NHTSA Rhode Island Department of Transportation

09/04/2026

Our highway litter team has picked up more than 3 million gallons of trash as part of First Lady Susan McKee’s Litter-Free RI initiative!

Today, we met some of the team doing the work to keep RI beautiful. Help build on the momentum by taking the litter-free pledge: litterfree.ri.gov/take-pledge

09/04/2026

This morning, RIDOT joined highway safety leaders from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, South Kingstown Police Department, AAA Northeast and Universe Juice Inc to encourage safe driving over the Labor Day holiday weekend. At the event, participants, including a crash survivor from Universe Juice, rallied to remind all Rhode Islanders they can be the ones to make a difference to avoid senseless crashes from impaired driving. We wish everyone a happy and safe long weekend!

09/01/2026

👏 Great news for roadway safety in Rhode Island!
Rhode Island’s 2026 statewide seat belt usage rate has reached 92%, surpassing the national average of 91.3% for the second year in a row.

This also marks the third consecutive year that Rhode Island’s seat belt usage rate has remained above 90%.

Thanks to all Rhode Islanders for making the simple, lifesaving choice to buckle up. 🚗

08/31/2026

Glad to see the Rhode Restore funding helping repave these roads for Middletown residents and visitors!

08/31/2026

UPDATE: We have some temporary closures at the I-95 North Welcome Center in Richmond this week as we continue our project to renovate the building, which includes the installation of new restrooms. As depicted on this map, certain areas of the parking lot will be closed temporarily. The area in red will be closed Thursday starting at 4 p.m. and the area in yellow will be closed Friday starting at 7 a.m. Both areas will be reopened by 7 p.m. Friday night.

08/28/2026

🚧 New Traffic Pattern Tonight – East Greenwich
Starting tonight, Friday, August 28, we’ll shift traffic on South County Trail (Rte. 2) over Rte. 4 onto the newly rebuilt northbound side of the bridge.
The new configuration will have one lane in each direction with a center turning lane. We’ll also temporarily relocate the Rte. 2 North on ramp to Rte. 4 South about 200 feet beyond its current location.
Please use caution and follow all signs as you travel through the new traffic pattern.
Learn more here: https://www.ri.gov/press/view/51329

08/28/2026

🚧 New Traffic Pattern Tonight – Warwick
Starting tonight, Friday, August 28 at 9 p.m., we’ll shift all travel lanes to the right on I-295 North at the Pawtuxet River Bridge, just after Exit 1A (Rte. 113 West).
The new traffic pattern will allow our crews to continue rehabilitation work on the bridge. All travel lanes and nearby on and off ramps will remain open.
Please slow down and use caution through the work zone.
Get more info at: https://www.ri.gov/press/view/51343