RIDOT Road Work, Lane Closures Nov. 2 – 8
By: Rob Borkowski on November 4, 2019 in News to You
RIDOT has announced the following road and lane closures effective for the week of Nov. 2-8: All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full […]
Man, Compressor, Reunited on Centerville Road
By: Rob Borkowski on June 6, 2019 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Officer William Cataldi was working a detail at the DOT construction on Centerville Road May 17 at 5:58 p.m. when a man approached him and explained a […]
City, State Officials Seek Balms for Apponaug Circulator Hassles
By: Rob Borkowski on August 13, 2015 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – A year after the $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project broke ground, some business owners say construction-generated traffic is harming their livelihoods as the Mayor’s office and one State Representative look for […]
Demolition Team Pulls Down Warwick Water Tower
By: Rob Borkowski on May 2, 2015 in Business, News to You
At about 9:40 a.m. Saturday, the Warwick water tower, pulled by cables attached to a backhoe, folded over toward Centerville Road, landing with a hollow crash and a cloud of sand.
Two Rollovers on Rte. 95 Block Traffic North & South Thursday Morning
By: Rob Borkowski on April 30, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
North and South lanes of Rte. 95 are snarled this morning as the RIDOT and emergency crews work to clear two rollover crashes.
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.
Warwick Sets Up Pothole Hotline, Encourages Calls
By: Rob Borkowski on March 3, 2015 in News to You
Winter hasn’t just been tough on backs, driveways and heating budgets – it’s also been tough on roads, and the city aims to get started on repairs as soon as possible.
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.
Need to Know Basics: A Wonderful Life, Benchmarked, Lanes Closed
By: Rob Borkowski on November 19, 2014 in Good Times, News to You
Thanksgiving is around the corner, with cooling weather, a ceremony honoring a former Senior Center Director and a Hendriken Production of “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
Police ID Man Killed in Apponaug Construction Accident
By: Rob Borkowski on November 14, 2014 in Business, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI – Warwick Police have identified the man killed early Nov. 12 in an accident while working on the Apponaug Circulator Project as Paulo Matos, 45, of 128 Slate […]
Need to Know Basics Oct. 22: Rain, Rocky Point, Road Work
By: Rob Borkowski on October 22, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Here’s a roundup of important things to know today as you plan your travels in, out and around the city:
SalonX Stylists Look Forward to A New Apponaug
By: Rob Borkowski on September 15, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – As DOT’s $29.9 million Apponaug Circulator Project continues moving down Post Road between the Coyle Street and Veterans Memorial Drive intersections, the owner and stylists at Salon X look forward to better access for their customers.
Apponaug Businesses Tough Out Construction, Focus on Payoff
By: Rob Borkowski on August 19, 2014 in Business, News to You, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – As the start of DOT’s Apponaug Circulator Project continues on Post Road at the Coyle Street intersection, business owners are making the best of the inconvenience and focused on the promise of better access to their locations.
DOT Closes Exit 8 on Rte. 95 South, Rte. 2 Ramp to 95 South (DETOURS)
By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Starting during Monday’s commute, work on the Barton Corner Bridge over Rte. 2 is going to close exit 8 on Rte. 95 south (affecting access to Rte. 2 north only; access to Rte. 2 south will be available) and and the Rte. 95 south on-ramp from Rte. 2 North. Those changes will last for about 11 days, according to the DOT.