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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
RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis
Two Capitol Hill
Providence,
RI
02903
401-222-2481
RIDOT Deputy Director Phillip Kydd
Two Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-2481
Public Affairs
Dana Alexander Nolfe, Chief
401-222-1362
Intergovernmental Relations
Bernard Frezza, Jr.
401-222-2481, ext. 4004
Office of Quality, Compliance & Review
Richard G. Fondi, Administrator
401-222-6510, ext. 4637
Office of Policy & Community Affairs
401-222-3024
Office of Counsel
Lisa Martinelli, Esq.
401-222-6510
DOA/Human Resources
Paul E. Pysz
Administrator
401-222-2572
DOA/DoIT
Thomas Lewandowski
401-222-6935
Commissions & Liaisons
The Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation serves on the following boards and commissions:
Planning & Finance (descriptions)
Robert Shawver, P.E.
Associate Chief Engineer
401-222-4203
Financial Management
Robert Farley Jr., Associate Director
401-222-6590, Ext. 4535
Traffic Management
401-222-5826
Intermodal Planning
Stephen A. Devine
Chief Program Development
401-222-4203
Geographic Information System
Stephen Kut
401-222-6935
Capital Projects
Christos Xenophontos, Administrator
(401) 222-2495
Contracts and Specifications
Christos Xenophontos, Administrator
(401) 222-2495
Office of Business and Community Resources
Vanessa Crum, Esq., Administrator
(401) 222-3260
Title VI Compliance, Internal Affirmative Action & ADA Programs
Melissa Long, Esq.,
(401) 222-6510
Office on Highway Safety
Daniel DiBiasio, Administrator
(401) 222-3024
Chief Engineer
Kazem Farhoumand, P.E.
401-222-2492, ext. 4100
Design
Robert Smith, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer
401-222-2023, ext. 4023
Construction Management
Frank Corrao III, P.E. , Deputy Chief Engineer
401-222-2468, ext. 4202
- Chief Civil Engineers (401) 222-2468
Norman Marzano, P.E., ext. 4312
Jay Silva, P.E., ext. 4316Research & Materials
Colin A. Franco, P.E. , Associate Chief Engineer
401-222-3030, ext. 4110
Mark E. Felag, P.E. , Managing Engineer
401-222-2524, ext.4130Survey
401 222-2815
