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Construction Career Days returned to RIDOT's Midstate Maintenance Facility in East Greenwich on April 25-26 and featured hands-on career exploration for more than 1,300 high school students Click here to view photos from this year's event.
RIDOT is proud to introduce Resonate, a series of new initiatives that marks the Department's commitment to the community and the men and women who dedicate themselves to provide the best transportation system possible for Rhode Islanders.
Did you notice the State House glowing orange last month? RIDOT and AAA partnered for the special illumination to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week and at the start of construction season in Rhode Island. Always remember to drive carefully in work zones.
RIDOT is working aggressively to deliver projects on time and to keep any cost overruns to a minimum. RIDOT works diligently with its contractors to bring projects to a resolution while greatly limiting the State's obligation for any added cost. Click here to learn more.
The FY2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program is now available in draft form. A public hearing on the draft document is scheduled for April 26 and public comments on the plan can be submitted until May 29.
RIDOT has several useful web pages for learning about roadwork, crashes or special events that might delay motorists:
- Traffic Cameras
- Travel Advisories
- Travel Times
- Congestion Mapping
- 511
- 1630 AM
- Community updates
- Detour Maps
- Posted Bridges Map
- Posted Bridges List
- Parades & Events
Kazem Farhoumand, P.E.
401-222-2492, ext. 4100
The Chief Engineer administers the Project Management Division, which consists of the Design Section, including Road, Bridge and Traffic Units, the Construction Management Section, Materials, Environmental and Landscaping, and Research & Technology.
Robert Smith, P.E.
Deputy Chief Engineer
401-222-2023, ext. 4023
The Design Section is responsible for the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and estimates for the construction and reconstruction of Rhode Island’s state-owned and maintained highways, bridges, traffic signal systems and bicycle and pedestrian paths. This work also involves coordination with Rhode Island's 39 cites and towns, and various citizen advocacy groups.
The Design Section coordinates with various Federal agencies, notably the Federal Highway Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This section is also responsible for the review of Utility Permits, Land Sale Requests and Physical Alteration Permit Applications (PAPA).
Bridge Design
David Fish, P.E.
Managing Engineer
401-222-2053, ext. 4022
Road Design
Vincent Palumbo, P.E.
Managing Engineer
401-222-2023, ext. 4049
401-222-2053, ext. 4022
Environmental Resources & Road Design
Peter A. Healey, P.E.
Chief Civil Engineer
401 222-2023 Ext. 4039
Landscape Architecture
Susan J. Votta, RLA, ASLA
Supervising Landscape Architect
401-222-2023 ext. 4468
Traffic Design & Research
Robert Rocchio, P.E.
Managing Engineer
401-222-2694, ext. 4206
Survey
401 222-2815
Property Acquisition
Richard Kalunian
401 222-2411, ext. 4534
Colin A. Franco, P.E.
Associate Chief Engineer
401-222-3030
RIDOT Materials & Research
Mark Felag, P.E.
Managing Engineer
401-222-2524
The objective of RIDOT's Materials and Research Section is to assure quality materials are designed properly and that the materials provided meet specifications upon incorporation into all highway and bridge construction and maintenance projects, to administer the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s Research and Pavement Preservation efforts and perform forensic testing when needed, to provide information on current and emerging technologies related to the transportation field in the areas of research and testing, products and processes, pavement preservation and geotechnical engineering and to advance the state of knowledge in these areas within the guidelines set forth by the department and the Federal Highway Administration.
Frank Corrao III, P.E.
Deputy Chief Engineer
401-222-2468, ext. 4202
RIDOT Construction Management
Construction contract administration is the responsibility of this section. Most contracts are for the construction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges. The projects are quite diverse ranging from the simple, such as pavement crack sealing, to the complex, such as the relocation of a major Interstate with the Iway project.
Construction Management operates with a team of individuals assigned to each project; the number based on the complexity of the contract. RIDOT typically assigns a resident engineer to each contract, along with a group of inspectors. This team oversees the entire life of the construction contract from day one to final inspection. The constant contact keeps RIDOT on top of projects, enables it to immediately address and resolve unexpected problems, and to ensure compliance with all design and materials specifications.
Chief Civil Engineers (401) 222-2468
