[Summit] Detours, Diversions & Holidays: RIDOT weekly bulletin & RIPTA monthly newsletter

Fri Dec 3 20:28:11 UTC 2021

   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: RIDOT Communications <heidi.gudmundson at dot.ri.gov>To:Sent: Friday, December 3, 2021, 01:20:55 PM ESTSubject: Plow snow?

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| STAY CONNECTED
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Good afternoon,
Plow snow? 
Help keep our roadways safe this winter. 
Sign up is simple and rates competitive. 
Check out our website for more information. |

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| Bridge Group 1, Providence |

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| Overnight striping will take place at various locations within the project area along I-95 with temporary on and off ramp and lane closures Sunday and Monday nights. Please follow signed detours. On Tuesday-Thursday nights, we’ll close lanes on both sides of I-95 from the Clifford Street overpass to Exit 22 to remove formwork that had been used during concrete repairs at the Broad Street Bridge. |

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| Bridge Group 32, Cranston/Providence |

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| Overnight and weekday alternating lane closures on I-95, temporary closures of the ramps from Route 10 South to I-95 North and I-95 North to Route 10 North, plus lane closures on Elmwood and Wellington avenues under I-95 are featured next week at this project. Crews will continue with bridge joint and parapet repairs, and micropile and shoring installation, respectively. Please follow signed detours during all closures. |

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| Broad Street Regeneration, Pawtucket/Central Falls/Cumberland  |

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| Motorists can expect minor traffic impacts from daytime traffic signal installation along Broad Street in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Cumberland, and curbing and sidewalk installation in Cumberland, and possible detours for daytime drainage installation, from Mill Street to Chapel Street, in Cumberland. |

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| East Bay Bike Path Bridges, Barrington/Warren |

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| Temporary Bike Path
We are scheduled to install railing and prepare to connect the sidewalk to the boardwalk at the Barrington Bridge and install railing and timber flooring for the boardwalk at the Warren Bridge. The northbound sidewalks remain closed at both bridges, with flaggers/police details at the designated crosswalks weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. to assist those wishing to cross.
Long-Term Plan
We are preparing the final scope of work for the RFP and working with National Grid to reduce the scope of their utility work. Once we have reached an agreement with National Grid, we will be ready to send out the RFP.   |

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| Henderson Bridge, East Providence/Providence |

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| Daytime closures of East River Street in Providence are scheduled to offload steel girders from our demolition operation of one of the bridge spans over the Seekonk River. Please follow signed detour. We also plan to install formwork, reinforcing steel and possibly concrete at the east abutment, pile drive at one of the piers and continue to prepare for paving at Waterfront Drive’s new alignment. |

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| I-95 North Viaduct, Providence |

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| Both directions of Park Street, from Hayes Street to Smith Street, will be closed for construction on Wednesday during the day and for overnight utility work Sunday-Thursday nights. Please follow signed detours. Alternating lane closures are scheduled within the project area on I-95 for overnight bridge work at the Atwells Avenue, Smith Street and Route 146 ramp bridges and during the day on Charles and Ashburton streets at these two local bridges. Motorists can also expect overnight alternating one-way traffic on Smith Street at Park Street for utility work. |

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| Louisquisset Pike Bridge, Lincoln |

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| Traffic is now using the new Route 146 North bridge. On Friday night, we plan to refresh the temporary with more permanent striping at this location for the reestablishment of the Route 146 northbound traffic. This operation will involve the closure of Exit 7 off Route 146 North and the ramp to Route 116 South and alternating lane closures within the project area on both directions of Route 146. Please follow signed detours. During the week, we’ll also have daytime single lane closures in both directions of Route 116 for barrier work. |

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| Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2, Newport |

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| Curb, sidewalk and drainage work continues along JT Connell Highway and Admiral Kalbfus Road, and bridge deck rehabilitation along Route 138 behind barrier at the three bridge overpasses. This will require temporary lane shifts along Third Street and JT Connell Highway. Work remains weather dependent and police and flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic as necessary.   |

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| Route 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction, Providence |

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| Motorists should anticipate overnight lane closures within the project area on Route 10 North for paving and Route 10 South for drainage work, with continued daytime lane closures on Route 10 South, from the 6/10 split to Union Avenue, to install precast concrete barrier between Broadway and the future on-ramp from Route 10 South to Route 6 West. Crews will also waterproof the newly cast bridge deck on the center span of the Route 6 Viaduct, and pave the widened section of Route 10 North that will be used for a temporary road alignment between Broadway and Tobey Street. |

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| December 3, 2021 |

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| Department of Transportation, Two Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903 | www.ridot.net |

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|  RIDOT | Two Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903  |
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RIPTA wishes you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season! May you be surrounded by loved ones and find time for sharing treasured moments together. Thank you for supporting RIPTA. We look forward to your continued support in 2022.
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Congressman David Cicilline, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Nick DeCristofaro, President of Local 618 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), RIPTA CEO Scott Avidisian, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Gregory Nordin, RIPTA Chief of Strategic Advancement at the November 15 press conference.
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RIPTA AWARDED $900K RAISE GRANT

RIPTA recently announced that it was the recipient of a $900,000 grant made available through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, and secured by Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline.

“These funds are essential to the execution of the Authority’s long-term vision and the success of our Transit Master Plan. This funding is also pivotal to ensuring that Rhode Island is able to meet the goals defined in the Transit Forward RI vision by 2040, “ said Scott Avedisian, RIPTA CEO. “As always, we thank our Congressional delegation for their steadfast commitment to working with RIPTA and understanding the value of safe, consistent, and timely mass transit for all riders across the state.”

The grant will help support the development of a high-capacity transit corridor from Central Falls to Warwick.

For more information on this project, click here.
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RIDE PARATRANSIT WINS HOSPITALITY HERO AWARD

Not all heroes wear capes. Some where RIPTA uniforms.

RIPTA is proud to be recognized as a “Hospitality Hero” by the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB). At last month’s PWCVB Annual Meeting, RIPTA’s RIde Paratransit Division received the Hospitality Hero award, which honors individuals and businesses that have spent the last 18 months helping their industry and their community.

RIde paratransit drivers took on new roles throughout the pandemic from helping Meals On Wheels deliver food to the community, senior and recreation centers, to providing transportation for Honeywell employees charged with making N95 masks. The paratransit team seamlessly took on these duties, demonstrating that strength as a community can make a difference.
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SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK: RI STATE MANAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT

RIPTA’s State Management Plan documents policies and procedures for the administration of four Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant programs in Rhode Island: Section 5310, 5311, 5317, and 5339. An updated draft is available for public review and on the website. Please email jkanter at ripta.com with any comments on the plan by Friday, January 7, 2022.
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SUSTAINABLE TRANSIT FOR A HEALTHY PLANET CHALLENGE

RIPTA is building on its strategic plan to help answer a call to action from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the further reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This makes RIPTA one of approximately 165 transit agencies working to develop climate action strategies with measurable goals to achieve Greenhouse Gas Emissions targets.

The FTA is encouraging participating agencies to develop action plans that deal with greenhouse gas emission strategies, such as fleet transition, service expansion, and making facilities more resource efficient. Each agency’s plans will be completed and shared with the FTA by Earth Day (April 22) 2022.

Click here to learn more about the challenge.
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CAREER FAIR

Do you want career growth with an established organization where you can retire with a pension and benefits?

Where do you see yourself employed in the future?

Attend the RIPTA Career Fair on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 10am to 1pm at 705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.

RIPTA is currently hiring for the following positions:
- Planner I
- Mechanic
- Utility Worker
- Paratransit Operator
- Paratransit CDL Trainee

RIPTA Offers:
• Competitive Wages
• Pension Plan
• Health Benefits
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Dental Coverage
• Optional Life Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Uniform Allowance
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RIPTA TO RUN HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2021 AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021

RIPTA will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021 in observance of Christmas Day and Saturday, January 1, 2022 in observance of New Year’s Day. RIPTA offices will be closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Monday, January 3, 2022. Also, the Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on either holiday. Click here for details.
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PROVIDENCE TREE LIGHTING: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021

RIPTA will detour Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 58, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line from 4:30pm to 6pm to accommodate the Providence Christmas Tree Lighting. Details here.

DOWNTOWN JINGLE 5K: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021

Routes 1, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured. All RIPTA bus lines are to expect minor delays around Kennedy Plaza during this time. Details here.
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©2021 RIPTA | 705 Elmwood Ave.| Providence, RI | 02907
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