Hopkinton Welcome Center on I-95 Cancelled
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Hopkinton Welcome Center on I-95 Cancelled
The RIDOT asked the Federal Highway Administration to rescind RIDOT’S application for a $9 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant that was to be used for the plaza.
"This was the right decision to make for several reasons. First, we wanted to do what was best for Hopkinton. We understand that the residents treasure the rural nature of their town and they want to keep it that way. Secondly, in light of the findings that came from the environmental site assessments and archaeological review there were other concerns. Finally, in our meetings with FHWA, it was clear that the environmental and social challenges of this project would make it difficult to go through the environmental assessment process in a timely manner,” said RIDOT Director Peter Alviti.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe letter requesting that the application be rescinded was delivered to the FHWA Division Administrator for the Rhode Island Division.
Project Funds
RIDOT has already budgeted #3 million for this project and a portion of those funds will be used to enhance the existing Welcome Center on I-95 .
Part of the funds will be put towards the installation of electrical pods that will allow truckers to plug in at night for both warmth and light. RIDOT will also create additional parking bays for trucks.
The rest of the funds will be put toward faster bridge reconstruction and repair.
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