TravelCenters of America announced the acquisition and rebranding of the only travel center in the state of Rhode Island. The newest TA travel center is located in West Greenwich, at I-94, Exit 5B (849 Victory Highway).
TravelCenters of America Opens First TA in Rhode Island
TravelCenters of America announced the acquisition and rebranding of the only travel center in the state of Rhode Island. The newest TA travel center is located in West Greenwich, at I-94, Exit 5B (849 Victory Highway).
Amenities at the new TA currently include:
200 truck parking spaces on a spacious, well-lit parking lot;
6 diesel lanes;
Travel store;
5 showers;
Full-service restaurant;
Emergency roadside service, available 24/7/365; and
UltraOne Rewards Program kiosk and swiping system.
This location also offers a variety of other full-service professional driver amenities, including Wi-Fi, weigh scale, and ATM, check cashing and TripPak services. Gasoline is offered at six fueling lanes.
“We are very pleased to have acquired this location,” said Tom O’Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters. “We plan to add a number of new amenities to this location. We expect to invest in the restaurant to transform it into a full-service Country Pride, and perform extensive renovations to the TA Truck Service facility. Additionally, we plan to add our state-of-the-art laundry system, remodel the driver’s lounge, and pave the parking lot."
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