Inspections, recent repairs raise questions about eastbound Washington …
8 hours ago · Updated: Nov 13, 2024 / 06:29 PM EST. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More questions are being raised about the wear and tear of the eastbound Washington Bridge, after the state was forced to increase ...
RI gives update on Washington Bridge demolition, timeline and …
Mar 14, 2024 · The westbound Washington Bridge will not be saved, Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday after engineers recommended Rhode Island tear the structure down as soon as possible to begin a multi-year...
Community reacts to pause on Washington Bridge demolition
Sep 18, 2024 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The sudden stoppage of the demolition of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge has left the community with more questions than answers. The Rhode Island Department...
RI awarded 'mega grant' for Washington Bridge rebuild by feds
Sep 20, 2024 · Rhode Island has won a $125.4 million federal grant to help replace the derelict westbound Interstate 195 Washington Bridge, the state's congressional delegation said Friday.
A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be ... - Associated Press News
Mar 14, 2024 · A critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut down over safety concerns in December will need to be demolished and replaced, Gov. Dan McKee said Thursday. An independent review of the Washington Bridge — which carries Interstate 195 over the Seekonk River from Providence to East Providence and serves as a key gateway to Providence ...
'Something catastrophic' broke support rod on Rhode Island bridge ...
Dec 13, 2023 · Rhode Island's Transportation Department director says a look at state inspections of a major bridge that's been partially shut down over safety concerns shows that “something catastrophic” happened since July that broke a support rod.
Washington Bridge Closure - Rhode Island Rhode Island …
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) closed the west bound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical failure of some bridge components. These particular components are part of the original Washington Bridge which was built in 1968.
Rhode Island Washington Bridge demolition update – NECN
Oct 15, 2024 · 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.
Rhode Island's Washington Bridge closed after structural …
Dec 12, 2023 · Authorities have found a critical structural failure in one of the busiest bridges in Rhode Island and have closed its westbound side to begin a repair job expected to take months.
RI Washington Bridge update: details from officials – NECN
Jul 10, 2024 · Uncertainty still looms over the future of the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. State leaders say they won't commit to a timeline for the...