WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) -- An excavation company is planning to build an asphalt plant in Westerly.
The Westerly Sun reports Cherenzia Excavation Inc. wants to build a facility capable of producing 300 tons of asphalt per hour at a local quarry.
The plans have will require approval from town planning and zoning officials.
The site is located along Westerly's northern and eastern border with Connecticut and the Pawcatuck River.
Officials say plans call for the plant to operate from May through late November or December, but could open at other times for special jobs.
Officials say the plant would create about seven new jobs, and would stabilize work for others employed at the quarry.
The company plans to spend about $3 million on equipment for the plant.