PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The head of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation says they are working to get the ball rolling on a new truck tolling and road maintenance program that became law this week.
Peter Alviti says the state on Friday announced the bidding process for several consultants for work such as building sign gantries and a toll facility, and to study traffic patterns.
He says he expects tolls to be in place in 18 months to two years.
Work on bridges and some roads is expected to begin much sooner. Alviti says some of the work could begin as soon as April.
The head of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, which opposes the plan, says the battle is not over and he expects the law to fall apart under scrutiny.
