Highway and Bridge Maintenance

RIDOT Maintenance Headquarters
360 Lincoln Ave.,
Warwick RI 02888-3030

Telephone - 401 222-2378
Fax - 401 736-0191
Email Customer Service

Snow vendors

The 2011-12 winter season was memorable for warmer temperatures and less snow, but Rhode Island experienced plowable snow earlier than ever last season and the long-range forecast calls for an above-average amout of snow this coming winter. RIDOT is again seeking interested suppliers to assist with snow and ice control services along the 3,300 lane miles of State highways in Rhode Island.

The 2012-2013 winter season rates have been updated to include several new pieces of equipment and accessories. The Department is working to make more efficient use of salt and sand to reduce overall winter operations costs and again is offering a 20 percent green equipment incentive. Please download the vendor application package to learn more.

Additionally, the Department will be instituting an 18 percent fuel adjustment and a 10 percent early sign up incentive for those registering by October 26. A 5 percent early sign-up incentive is available through November 16.

The 2012-2013 registration package and application is also available at all RIDOT Maintenance Facilities and Headquarters. Please contact (401) 734-4832 with any questions regarding this registration process.

• Snow vendor registration packet

Winter Driving Tips

Be prepared for safe travel each winter. See RIDOT's Winter Driving Tips page.

Report Potholes

To report a pothole, please call 401 222-2378. This telephone line is staffed 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

For pothole claims, please call 401 734-4817. Timeliness is important - Notice of a pothole claim must be postmarked or received within 7 days of the incident.

Damage Claims

The Department’s Highway and Bridge Maintenance Claims Section provides detailed instructions on filing a claim through its automated, 24 hour Claims Line at 222-6765 ext. 4817.

Maintenance Highway Crews were among the first to meet RIDOT's new Director, Michael P. Lewis. Above,
Director Lewis gave theopening remarks at the 2008 highway maintenance Work Zone Safety Training.
(Photo by Jeff Cathcart , Director, Rhode Island T2 Center).

Equipment for Sale

There is no equipment for sale at the present time

Physical Alteration Permits

• Physical Alteration Permit Applicaton - for Commercial and Residential
• Physical Alteration Permit Manual
• Instructions for Multi-Unit Residential and Commercial Permit Application
• Instructions for Residential Permit Application

Utility Permits

• Utility Permit Application