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.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is requesting $220,980,000 in Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MEGA Grant) support for the $368,300,000 Full Replacement of the I-195 Washington Bridge project.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is advancing design and construction of a project to replace the existing Washington Bridge North (Washington Bridge No. 700). In 2022, a $78 Million design-build contract for the Washington Bridge Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Project began construction.

1 day ago · The right and center lanes of I-195 East on the Washington Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 23-27. NEXT: RIDOT Director Peter Alviti on the Washington Bridge and more

Feb 4, 2025 · On the RIDOT website there is a summary of work scheduled for last night and the night before and what is ahead: Weather permitting, on Sunday and Monday nights, February 2 and 3, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., lane closures are possible for overnight barrier placement.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Demolition of the closed westbound Washington Bridge will continue next week, according to the R.I. Department of Transportation. RIDOT announced on Friday afternoon ...

Dec 11, 2023 · The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has 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 …

Jan 24, 2025 · The Rhode Island Department of Transpiration on Friday posted its finalized request for proposals to replace the westbound Washington Bridge. The bid documents incorporated comments received from the two finalists for the contract chosen in December through a request for qualifications process.

1 day ago · The next round of demolition on Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge is scheduled to begin on Monday, NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports. After previous rounds of demolition caused concern and confusion ...

Feb 4, 2025 · The company was awarded the state’s $100 million contract last summer to tear down the bridge. Aetna’s demolition plan submitted to RIDOT in June called for crews to position barges with bin walls beneath the bridge to catch any falling debris. Shallow parts of the river are supposed to be shielded with barge-mounted platforms.

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.

Oct 23, 2024 · The Rhode Island Department of Transportation agreed to add $38.4 million to Aetna Bridge and J.R. Vinagro's $45.8-million demolition contract to include removing the old bridge's support...

Mar 14, 2024 · Westbound Washington Bridge needs to be demolished. What it means for the state. The westbound Washington Bridge will not be saved, Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday after engineers recommended...

Feb 12, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – Nearly two months after the abrupt closure of the westbound span of the Washington Bridge thrust the state into commuter chaos, Peter Alviti, the top man in the state's Department...

4 days ago · Officials also said the right and center lane on I-195 east on the Washington Bridge will be closed overnight on Tuesday to Thursday nights, and Sunday to Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Dec 11, 2024 · At 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, RIDOT closed the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. Agency officials said they had discovered the “critical failure of some original bridge...

NBC 10 is uncovering more details about the days leading up to the Washington Bridge closure. Hundreds of newly released RIDOT emails are showing the critical failures that shut the bridge down...

Feb 5, 2024 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited Rhode Island Monday to tour the closed Washington Bridge along with Gov. Dan McKee and other local and state...

Feb 9, 2024 · The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) unveiled a new travel tool Friday to help drivers better plan their commutes throughout the Washington Bridge closure.

Demolition of the westbound bridge will resume Tuesday night after a pause, but the state said it would not start disruptive work, like jackhammering, until Sunday to allow residents to prepare.

Jan 13, 2025 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The southern span of the Washington Bridge, currently carrying three lanes of travel in each direction, is in "fair" condition, according to a fall 2024 inspection...