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General Assembly: Tax Exemptions for Buildings Under Construction Continue

The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. By: Rob Borkowski on July 1, 2021 in News to You

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Michael […]

RIDOT: Road Construction Alerts May 20 – 24

By: Rob Borkowski on May 20, 2019 in News to You

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has many road repair, redesign and building projects in progress throughout the state, some of which will likely make residents’ commutes more challenging. The […]

Coronado Road Showing Signs of $3.8 Million Improvements

By: Rob Borkowski on June 9, 2017 in News to You

WARWICK, R.I. — The $3.8 million project rebuilding Coronado Road between TF Green Airport and the InterLink Transportation Hub on Jefferson Boulevard is showing signs of progress toward its pedestrian-friendly future. This morning, lane shifts for […]

Apponaug Four Corners: Front Step Point of View

By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2017 in News to You

Rick Barton has watched Apponaug Four Corners from the front steps of his Post Road apartment throughout the last two years of work on the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, and he’s been enjoying himself, he says, with only a few complaints.

Apponaug Circulator: Lane Closures Expected Till May 31, Video Tour

By: Rob Borkowski on May 19, 2017 in News to You

Single lane closures at Apponaug Village roundabouts, required to allow stamped concrete crosswalks to cure, have not been popular with many motorists, and Mayor Scott Avedisian is asking for patience as the restrictions are expected to last until May 31.

RIDOT is opening Veterans Memorial Drive and Veterans Memorial Drive Extension will open to two-way traffic Nov. 22.

Veterans Memorial Drive, Extension Going Two-Way Nov. 22

RIDOT is opening Veterans Memorial Drive and Veterans Memorial Drive Extension will open to two-way traffic Nov. 22. By: Rob Borkowski on November 17, 2016 in News to You

With Post Road East opened to two way traffic Wednesday, the RIDOT is turning to plans to do the same for Veterans Memorial Drive and Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Nov. 22, re-routing the main flow of traffic around Apponaug instead of directly through.

Post Road East in Apponaug Going Two-Way Mid-Month

By: Rob Borkowski on November 8, 2016 in News to You

WARWICK, RI —Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is set to open Post Road between West Shore Road and Veterans Memorial Drive sometime next week, weather and circumstance depending, as […]

Apponaug Construction Update: Oct. 24-28

By: Rob Borkowski on October 25, 2016 in News to You

Work continues on the $29.9 million ApponaugCirculator Project night and day this week, touching on highway lighting on Post Road, gas main work on Centerville Road and landscaping throughout.

RIDOT Opening Westbound Veterans Memorial Drive Extension Next Week

By: Rob Borkowski on October 5, 2016 in News to You

RIDOT is scheduled to open the westbound section of the Veterans Memorial Drive Extension, the new roadway segment in Apponaug, during the week of Oct. 11, the first step in establishing two-way traffic through the Apponaug Circulator project this fall.

RIDOT Lists Road, Lane Closures for City-Wide Construction Efforts

By: Rob Borkowski on September 1, 2016 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — RIDOT has announced several lane and road closures as various construction projects continue throughout the city, including the start of a $3.8 million project to upgrade Coronado […]

Centerville, Toll Gate, Gilbane Street Roundabout Open

By: Rob Borkowski on August 25, 2016 in News to You

The Apponaug Circulator Project’s latest roundabout at Centerville, Toll Gate, Gilbane Street opened Wednesday, handling traffic from four directions without the aid of signals.

RIDOT: Lane Shifts, Closures Throughout Apponaug Project This Week

By: Rob Borkowski on May 8, 2016 in News to You

Resurfacing work continues on Veterans Memorial Drive, and the new road connecting the intersection of Toll Gate Road and Centerville Road to it is also progressing as RIDOT reports lane closures and shifts throughout the Apponaug Circulator Project this week.

RIDOT: Lane Shifts as Road Work Continues throughout City

By: Rob Borkowski on May 2, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, RI — The RIDOT has closed a lane headed north near the Rte. 113 overpass toward the Airport on Post Road before New England Tech as the agency performs road work […]

Two Lanes of Veterans Memorial Drive Shutting Down April 1

By: Rob Borkowski on March 24, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, R.I. — RIDOT plans to start reconstruction of the north side of Veterans Memorial Drive April as the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues, shutting down those two lanes for […]

RIDOT: Street Light, Drainage Work Continues This Week in Apponaug

By: Rob Borkowski on February 10, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, RI  — RIDOT will shift lanes on Centerville Road East from Diamond Hill Road to Route 115 (Toll Gate Road) for new traffic lights and close two lanes on Veterans Memorial Drive, from […]

RIDOT: Apponaug Project On-Budget, Ahead of Schedule

By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, RI — RIDOT’s $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project is a month ahead of schedule and on-budget, with roundabouts shaping up at four major intersections, and two-way traffic scheduled to begin on […]

WFD Puts Out Minor Fire at Rhode Island Mall

By: Rob Borkowski on December 28, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A minor fire inside the main part of Rhode Island Mall next to Kohl’s at 650 Bald Hill Road tripped smoke alarms inside the department store, alerting the Warwick Fire Department Christmas Day at 6:38 p.m.

Apponaug Circulator Project Ahead of Schedule

By: Rob Borkowski on September 30, 2015 in News to You

RIDOT’s Apponaug Circulator Project got a boost when engineers decided to take advantage of an opening in the work schedule to put in new water lines along Post Road in front of City Hall this summer, instead of a year from now.

A traffic-cam view of Rte. 37 near Post Road.

RIDOT Hires D’Ambra Construction to Repave All of Rte. 37

A traffic-cam view of Rte. 37 near Post Road. By: Rob Borkowski on July 15, 2015 in Business, News to You

Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Transportation has announced it has awarded a $5.9 million contract to D’Ambra Construction of Warwick to resurface the entire length of Rte. 37 […]

RIDOT Lists Lane Closures Throughout Warwick Thursday, Friday

By: Rob Borkowski on May 14, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI – Road construction in the city, including work on the continuing $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, will add a few new wrinkles for local drivers in addition to previously […]

Warwick City Hall

Mayor: Beware Post, Centerville Roads’ Lane Restrictions Tuesday

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on May 4, 2015 in Business, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office warned motorists Monday afternoon that gas line construction will cut down the lanes you’ll have at your disposal travelling on Post Road and Centerville Road in the city Tuesday.

Delays, Lane Closures As Apponaug Work Enters Spring Phase

By: Rob Borkowski on March 23, 2015 in News to You

The $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues as the first days of spring get underway, with lane closures and traffic delays expected through the project area this week.

DOT: Apponaug Roundabouts Part of State-wide Safety Redesign

By: Rob Borkowski on February 11, 2015 in Business, News to You

The roundabout was an unending spiral traffic purgatory for the Griswolds, but DOT officials say the interchanges are cheaper and safer than intersections, and they’re gradually replacing the state’s major junctions, including Apponaug’s.

Need to know basics

Need to Know Basics: Apponaug Alerts, Council, Sleet

Need to know basics By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI – The week starts out with a lot of activity on the government, traffic and weather scenes. Let’s have a look: Apponaug Traffic alerts – The $29.9 million […]

Apponaug Circulator Project Reshaping Downtown Warwick

By: Rob Borkowski on January 6, 2015 in Business, News to You

At about six months into DOT’s three-year, $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project, Apponaug is showing signs of significant change.

New Cumberland Farms Going Up on Post Road at Rte. 37

By: Rob Borkowski on December 20, 2014 in Business, News to You

If your morning commute takes you to Rte. 37 via Post Road, an empty tank of gas might not make you quite as late once a new Cumberland Farms under construction at that connector is finished.

Watch Barton Corner Bridge Construction on RI DOT’s Web Cams

By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized

Warwick, RI – Traffic moved smoothly past Exit 8 on Rte. 95 at the end of Monday morning’s commute while construction on a new bridge over Rte. 2 continued, with live RI DOT cameras pointed at the action.

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