RIDOT Beautification Programs

The Rhode Island DOT is pleased to offer out popular Adopt-A-Spot and Adopt-A-Highway programs though our website. The Adopt-A sites offer information and forms on how to become an Adopt-A sponsor and what to do once you are one. Check out the pages for more information.

Scenic Roadways

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation web site continues to host the list of state roadways which have been officially designated as "scenic" by the board since 1991.

Real Estate

The functions of the Real Estate Section are multi-faceted. The Real Estate Acquisition Unit is responsible for the acquisition of land and easements required for the construction and reconstruction of the State Highway System in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration Guidelines and the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island.

Highway Safety

The DOT's Office of Highway Safety is part of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and conducts the state's Highway Safety efforts. The DOT OHS works with the Rhode Island Traffic Safety Coalition to seek legislation promoting highway safety, and works with law enforcement to enhance enforcement of highway safety law.

• TV/Radio Commercial Challenge for Rhode Island High School student(s)

Research & Technology

The Research & Technology section administers RIDOT ’s Research and Pavement Preservation efforts and performs forensic testing when needed. The section also provides 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 advances the state of knowledge in these areas within the guidelines set forth by the department and the Federal Highway Administration.

Highway & Bridge Maintenance

This Division is responsible for the routine maintenance of approximately 1100 miles of state highways, 836 bridges, along with the associated roadsides, and highway appurtenances. The Maintenance Division is comprised of several units, including Administration, Automotive, Bridge, Business, Employee Relations, Engineering, Field Operations, Safety Barriers, Traffic Maintenance, Claims, and Environmental/Roadside.

Environmental - RIDOT Phase II Storm Water Management

Why manage storm water?

Storm water runoff can be a significant source of pollution to Rhode Island waters. Runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, chemicals, and debris into our streams, rivers, and ultimately our Bay. Because most storm drain systems do not provide any treatment to the water they collect, preventing contamination of storm water is critically important or polluted runoff will be discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for swimming, fishing, and drinking water.