Washington Bridge demolition resumes today
The bridge has been closed since Dec. 11, 2023, after an engineer discovered a structural issue state leaders determined could have resulted in an immediate failure. It has since been plagued by traffic backups in both directions for months, causing headaches for commuters, residents and lawmakers.
RIDOT schedules second virtual meeting on the Washington Bridge demolition
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has scheduled a second virtual meeting to publicly discuss the Washington Bridge.
Washington Bridge demolition to resume, McKee and RIDOT to provide update
Demolition is set to resume on the Washington Bridge later today following a brief pause in September. Governor Dan McKee is to meet with officials from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation this morning at 10 a.
Demolition work on Washington Bridge to resume this week
Demolition will resume Tuesday on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) hosted a virtual community meeting Friday night, presenting progress on the demolition work and what people can expect in the weeks ahead.
Washington Bridge wait goes on as demolition and reconstruction stay stalled. What to know.
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti had hoped to go out to bid by the end of the week for a company to rebuild the bridge.
Washington Bridge demolition resumes tomorrow
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said demolition on the Washington Bridge will resume tomorrow. A section of Waterfront Drive in East Providence at the I-195 overpass will close for about one week.
Rhode Island's Washington Bridge demolition set to continue Tuesday
The demolition of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island is set to continue on Tuesday. The bridge takes Interstate 195 across the Seekonk River, connecting Rhode Island with Massachusetts. The westbound side was suddenly shut down in December over safety concerns,
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