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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift Lanes at the I-95 and Route 4 Northbound Merge in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
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April 9, 2025
On Friday night, April 11, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will shift all travel lanes to the right for road work where I-95 North and Route 4 North merge in Warwick. The change is necessary as work begins on a project to widen...
Weekend Opening of Two State Beaches Starts May 10
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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May 6, 2025
Published on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Scarborough North and Salty Brine state beaches in Narragansett will be open Saturdays and Sundays only starting...
BermudAir Partners with Zero Hash to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Stablecoin Payments in Air Travel
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 8, 2025
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BermudAir, Bermuda’s first homegrown airline, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Zero Hash to let customers purchase flights with stablecoins as part of the standard booking flow...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on Jefferson Boulevard at I-95 Overpass in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
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April 1, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, April 1 - On Friday night, April 4, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will reduce the number of lanes on Jefferson Boulevard at the I-95 overpass in Warwick to one lane in each direction. The traffic pattern change...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 3, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on Jefferson Boulevard at I-95 Overpass in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
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April 1, 2025
On Friday night, April 4, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will reduce the number of lanes on Jefferson Boulevard at the I-95 overpass in Warwick to one lane in each direction. The traffic pattern change will be in place until...
Travel Advisory: Lane Shifts on Route 146 Start April 3
Rhode Island Government
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March 28, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, March 28 - As part of improvements to Route 146 in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will implement two changes to the traffic patterns starting April 3 at 9 p.m. RIDOT will shift the northbound...
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Fell by 400 from November; December Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.6 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
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January 23, 2025
Published on Thursday, January 23, 2025 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 400 in December as the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 5,100 from December 2023, and the...
Rhode Islanders Reminded to Take Health Precautions During Extreme Cold Weather
Rhode Island Government
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January 20, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, January 20 - In advance of the extreme cold expected this week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and...
Travel Advisory: Lane Shifts on Route 146 Start April 3
Rhode Island Government
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March 28, 2025
As part of improvements to Route 146 in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will implement two changes to the traffic patterns starting April 3 at 9 p.m. RIDOT will shift the northbound lanes on the flyover 12...
Rhode Islanders Reminded to Take Health Precautions During Extreme Cold Weather
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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January 20, 2025
In advance of the extreme cold expected this week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and can contribute to events like...
Rhode Islanders Reminded to Take Health Precautions During Extreme Cold Weather
Rhode Island Government
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January 20, 2025
In advance of the extreme cold expected this week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and can contribute to events like...
Travel Advisory: Temporary Closures Needed for Gano Street at I-195 Overpass for Nearby Washington Bridge Demolition
Rhode Island Government
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March 24, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, March 24 - On the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Gano Street, at the I-195 overpass between India Street and the I-195 West...
Travel Advisory: Temporary Closures Needed for Gano Street at I-195 Overpass for Nearby Washington Bridge Demolition
Rhode Island Government
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March 24, 2025
On the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Gano Street, at the I-195 overpass between India Street and the I-195 West on ramp in Providence, for...
Travel Advisory: Glendale Bridge in Burrillville to Close for Replacement Starting March 21
Rhode Island Government
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March 11, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, March 11 - Beginning Friday night, March 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Glendale Bridge, which carries Victory Highway over the Branch River between Main Street and Snake Hill...
Travel Advisory: Weekend Road and Lane Closures Scheduled for Route 146A/Route 146 Interchange in North Smithfield for Bridge Construction
Rhode Island Government
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March 10, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, March 10 - Beginning Friday night, March 14 at 9 p.m. the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Route 146A South at Route 146 in North Smithfield for 24 hours for bridge construction at the interchange. During...
Rhode Islanders Urged to Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses
Rhode Island Government
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December 23, 2024
RHODE ISLAND, December 23 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who plans to travel for the holidays or to attend holiday gatherings to take steps to prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings,...
Travel Advisory: Glendale Bridge in Burrillville to Close for Replacement Starting March 21
Rhode Island Government
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March 11, 2025
Beginning Friday night, March 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the Glendale Bridge, which carries Victory Highway over the Branch River between Main Street and Snake Hill Road in Burrillville. The...
Travel Advisory: Weekend Road and Lane Closures Scheduled for Route 146A/Route 146 Interchange in North Smithfield for Bridge Construction
Rhode Island Government
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March 10, 2025
Beginning Friday night, March 14 at 9 p.m. the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close Route 146A South at Route 146 in North Smithfield for 24 hours for bridge construction at the interchange. During this time, RIDOT also...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to...