Rhode Island General Laws Title 24. Highways § 24-5-1.1. Alteration of roadways

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation including utilities and contractors who or that alter a roadway that is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall restore that portion of the roadway that was altered to the same or better condition that existed prior to alteration or as required in accordance with the state or municipal permit requirements. Repaving and repair of a roadway by a public utility or utility facility shall be in accordance with and subject to the provisions of chapter 2.2 of title 39.

(b) Municipalities shall adopt by ordinance standards for use of steel or other suitably manufactured plates on municipal roadways that shall, at a minimum, require compliance with the provisions specified in § 24-8-45.