Residents are asked to clear the sidewalks and cut back plants before construction begins.
The former service station was knocked down to make room for the proposed Historic Spring Park.
Road, sidewalk and curb improvements are planned for High, School and Division Streets.
There were seven fatalities in just the summer months of a recent three-year span on the worst highway.
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The average price of regular unleaded was down 10 cents over the past month across the state to $2.66 a gallon as gasoline inventory soared.
Daily lane closures allow for two lanes of travel during rush hours, one during off=peak hours, reduce speed limit to 25 miles per hour.
Phase Two of construction starts August 12.
The city will be testing a new traffic pattern near the proposed site for a park.
Here's what to expect on the Newport Bridge this week.
Here's what to expect on the Newport Pell Bridge this week.
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A single lane will be closed during the second phase of construction, allowing for two lanes in one direction and one in the other.
Here's when to expect lane closures on the Newport Bridge this week.
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The General Assembly passed a bill to lower the threshold for toll violators and evaders, sending a stern message to would-be fare jumpers.
Just in time for the summer season, several Newport roads are getting a facelift.
Here's what to expect if you're headed to the Newport Bridge this week.
Power will be cut to the Eastern half of the bridge approach overnight on June 12, starting at 11 p.m.
Bellevue Avenue will be closed at Prospect Hill Street for roadwork from June 11 to June 13.
Two Newport streets will close on a rotating schedule while crews make repairs to the neighboring railroad tracks.
The right lane on the eastbound side of the bridge will be closed until the afternoon.
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The Providence to Newport fast ferry is being repaired after encountering mechanical issues the day before its 2019 season opener.
Catherine Street will be closed to traffic from May 21 to the morning of May 24 for a concrete restoration project.
The Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike authority announced the construction schedule for the Newport and Jamestown bridges for May 16.
This year, the Providence to Newport ferry will also make stops in Bristol during weekends.
The two information sessions will help educate the public about ongoing construction work on the Newport Pell Bridge.
Starting Wednesday, meters and parking restrictions will be enforced until October 1.
There are heavy delays on the Newport Bridge Thursday caused by a disabled vehicle followed by a crash.
Deck work on the Newport bridge is set to start up again on Sunday, May 12.
Gas prices soared eight cents per gallon over the past week, with some states seeing prices over $4 per gallon.
Rhode Island has the highest percentage of structurally deficient bridges in the country.
Thanks to the relatively mild winter, RIDOT has been able to get an early start on construction season.
Residents affected by Newport's National Grid gas outage can use RIPTA services for free.
Heavy traffic caused by a construction lane closure prompted officials to reopen the lane during rush hour.
One lane will be closed starting Nov. 26 at 4 a.m., meaning travel on the Newport side of the bridge will be reduced to one lane westbound.
State police spending much of the night responding to weather-related crashes said no one was seriously injured.