Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Marianne Durgin’s organization
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Board Meeting
The board received public comments regarding bridge transparency, inspection reports, and the need for long-term infrastructure planning. A major agenda item included the approval of a contract with Global Agility Solution for outsourced remote customer service and call center operations. Additionally, the board discussed operational issues regarding tolling, including transponder maintenance and efforts to manage call volumes and customer wait times.
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Board Meeting Agenda
The board will review several infrastructure projects, including task orders for GFT Infrastructure Inc. and routine inspections for the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope, and Evans Ave bridges. Additional action items involve purchasing security fences and cameras, approving the fiscal year 2027 budget, and setting requirements for renewal and replacement funds. The agenda also covers legal support for tolling and litigation, a status report on capital projects, and an executive director's report on customer service and emergency preparedness. An executive session will address potential litigation regarding the Mount Hope Bridge Dehumidification project and a specific legal case involving the Town of Bristol.
May 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rhode Island Turnpike And Bridge Authority Special Meeting
The board will convene to discuss and potentially vote on a change order for the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge Joint Replacement Project. Additionally, the board will enter an executive session to address a litigation matter concerning Town of Bristol v. TSA and RITBA.
May 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Turnpike Authority Board Meeting
The board discussed a change order for the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge joint replacement project, specifically addressing the transition to night work to mitigate severe traffic congestion. Key topics included the additional project costs of $1.8 million associated with night shifts, the logistics of the new work schedule, and the impact of changing regional traffic patterns. The discussion also covered the necessity of managing work zones and barrier placements effectively to minimize public impact, as well as strategies for improving future procurement processes for similar infrastructure projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
