have been recognized<\/a><\/strong> by Scenic America as leading the way in highway beautification. \u00a0The Pawtucket River Bridge and the Route 24 Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth have won major awards for architectural significance and aesthetic beauty.<\/p>\n“Rhode Island is a beautiful State, and our major roadway corridors should be as well,” Governor Chafee said. “It is my hope that the guide will be valuable in the development of future projects and management practices that enhance the aesthetic appeal of our roadways in a manner worthy of our beautiful state.”<\/p>\n
“How we present ourselves through our gateways has an influence on Rhode Island’s identity to the outside world,” Lewis said. “These guidelines will help direct us toward investments that will reflect Rhode Island’s position as a center of art and culture and help foster a sense of pride in our community.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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