Rhode Island road and bridge repairs only scratched the surface, RIPEC report finds

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 825

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Rhode Island spent billions of dollars over the last several years to repair the state’s highways and bridges, once ranked among the worst in the nation.

They’re better, just not good.

A new analysis by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) found overall infrastructure improvements were largely from bridges moving out of the poor category and into fair condition, meaning their primary structural elements remain sound despite …

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