In Re Pursuant to § 39-1-30 of Ordinance Adopted by City of Providence

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This case reflects the frustration of residents, travelers, and municipalities suffering the effects of rutted streets and sidewalks caused by delayed or faulty res torations following excavations. 1 The City of Providence (city or Providence) has sought our review of the Public Utilities Commission’s nullification of a city ordinance regulating these excavations. In support of its petition for certiorari, Providence argued that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC or commission) lacked jurisdiction to review the ordinance, and in its review, applied an incorrect…