RIDOT to Expand Pell Bridge Project Following $20 Million Grant
Friday, December 07, 2018
The RIDOT has announced that they are expanding the Pell Bridge ramp project following a $20 million grant secured by Senator Jack Reed.
"We thank Senator Reed and the entire Rhode Island Congressional delegation, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and U.S. DOT for their efforts in providing additional funds for this project. It will allow us to do more work, and do it faster, and provide an improved roadway network for both Newport's North End gateway and Pell Bridge gateway,” said RIDOT Director Peter Alviti Jr.
Governor Gina Raimondo added, “This federal grant will make a big impact on our efforts to increase the safety and efficiency of the Pell Bridge while opening up land for development. By reconfiguring the Pell ramps, we are creating space for new investment in science, technology, and innovation.”
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The Pell Bridge Ramps Project will reconfigure the Pell Bridge ramps to provide quicker access to Newport town center and to relieve traffic backups on the bridge.
It also proposes a complete removal of the viaduct infrastructure over Admiral Kalbfus Road which will free up significant acreage of land for economic development in Newport.
With the new funds, the RIDOT is able to include a reconstruction of segments of J.T. Connell Highway in Newport and Coddington Highway in Newport and Middletown, which together serve as one of the main thoroughfares through Newport's North End, and gateway to downtown Newport and the Naval Station Newport.
The total project area is approximately 50 acres, much of which is located in the Newport Resilience Innovation District.
The entire project is estimated to cost $66.1 million.
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