Pothole damage from driving around Rhode Island? The state will pay only up to $300.

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 1,562

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Twice in one month Antonio Lanni has heard the same sound coming from underneath his 2025 BMW M3: the hiss of air escaping the tires.

The first instance came in February while driving in the area of Pine Street in downtown Providence. He hit a pothole, cracking the rim and puncturing the tire on his rear passenger side. The cost to repair: $1,000.

The second time happened the night of March 4 on Putnam Pike …

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