- Rhode Island’s reimbursement rates for pothole-related vehicle damage have remained unchanged for decades, with a maximum of $300 available for claims.
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 on his way back home to North Providence. He hit a pothole on the state-maintained highway, ripping through both driver side tires. Replacing them will cost him $225 per tire…