Rhode Island

holly.boutot@us.atlascopco.com; troyj@performancemarketing.com - Thu January 11, 2018

Atlas Copco Power Technique North America LLC

Atlas Copco Power Technique North America LLC has appointed Eudes Defoe to the position of Atlas Copco vice president, north region. Defoe is responsible for managing the development and implementation of sales and marketing activities to achieve Atlas Copco's targets and goals....

Jennifer McDermott – Associated Press - Mon January 08, 2018

State Awards Contract to Fix Dilapidated Interchange

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island plans to rebuild a dilapidated highway interchange, making it safer for the 90,000 vehicles that traverse it daily and eliminating the millions of dollars the state spends on minor fixes....

Mon January 08, 2018

FHWA Grants FONSI for RIDOT's First Two Toll Locations

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) received notification from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that the Environmental Assessment process has been concluded for the first two locations for all-electronic truck-only tolling to be built along I-95 in southern Rhode Island....

Fri December 22, 2017

RIDOT Increases Snow Fighting Capabilities This Winter

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has taken several steps to bolster its ability to plow and treat the roads this coming winter. The department is expanding its fleet of plow trucks and drivers while deploying new technology to get real-time information on weather and road conditions....

Thu December 21, 2017

Auditor Reviews Finances for Proposed PawSox Stadium Deal

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) The Pawtucket Red Sox have stable finances but attendance at games would have to increase for the team to help pay for a proposed new stadium, according to Rhode Island's auditor general....

Cindy Riley - Thu December 21, 2017

RIDOT Commences Demolition on Sakonnet River Bridge

As part of a two-phase process, construction crews in Portsmouth, R.I., are demolishing the old Sakonnet River Bridge one piece at a time. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is removing more than six million lbs....

Thu December 07, 2017

RIDOT Postpones Restrictions for Sakonnet River Bridge Demo

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced an updated schedule for temporary closures of the channel on the Sakonnet River where it passes underneath the old Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth....

Thu December 07, 2017

RIDOT Fast-Tracks Solution for Deficient Slocum Bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has been able to fast-track work on a bridge along a rural road in North Kingstown that recently was posted for buses and other heavy vehicles....

Wed November 22, 2017

Rhode Island Opens $121M Home for Veterans in Bristol

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island has unveiled a new home for veterans on Veterans Day. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo hosted the state's Veterans Day ceremony and a traditional ribbon cutting on Nov....

The Associated Press - Fri November 17, 2017

Projected Cost of Delayed Rhode Island Casino Nearly Doubles

TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island casino under construction near the border with Massachusetts is expected to open later than originally planned at a cost nearly twice the initial estimate. The casino in Tiverton is now scheduled to open in Oct....