Washington Bridge, RIDOT
Washington Bridge demolition paused to preserve evidence in state’s lawsuit against 13 firms
Demolition work on the westbound Washington Bridge is halted until further notice because state litigators say they need to preserve evidence in the ongoing case against the 13 firms who previously worked on the shuttered highway.
RI pauses Washington Bridge demolition to ‘preserve evidence'
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday that demolition work on the westbound span of the Washington Bridge has been paused. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR obtained a statement from the McKee Administration and the Attorney General’s Office,
East Providence road closures begin as demolition of Washington Bridge continues
I-195 from the Providence River Bridge to the Washington Bridge will have lane closures for electrical work Sunday through Tuesday nights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sun. night: left lane closed eastbound Mon.
East Providence roadway to close for Washington Bridge work
Waterfront Drive, which runs alongside the Seekonk River, will be closed at the I-195 overpass starting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10 p.m.
East Providence road closures begin as demolition of Washington Bridge continues
The Washington Bridge demolition is underway in Providence, Rhode Island, months after it abruptly closed in December over safety concerns, and there will be road closures affecting drivers this week,
R.I. halts demolition of Washington Bridge to ‘preserve evidence’
The engineers for RIDOT, in cooperation with the state’s legal team, have reached the point in the demolition of the Washington Bridge where work must be paused to preserve evidence for the legal case,
RI stops Washington Bridge demolition citing ongoing legal battle
The R.I. Department of Transportation has stopped demolition on the defunct westbound Washington Bridge, which state officials said is necessary to “preserve evidence” in its ongoing legal battle. 12 News Reporter Shiina LoSciuto has the story.
Community reacts to pause on Washington Bridge demolition
The pause on demolition of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is leaving the community with more questions than answers.
Questions remain after Rhode Island halts Washington Bridge demolition work
A day after demolition work on the Washington Bridge was abruptly halted to "preserve evidence" for the state's ongoing lawsuit.
R.I. needs answers, not just money, from Washington Bridge litigation, legislator says
Officials are not releasing any forensic audit findings because the state recently filed a civil lawsuit against 13 companies ...
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The I-195W Washington Bridge is coming down. Here's how it'll happen and what to expect
PROVIDENCE – The asphalt surface that millions of drivers crossed on the westbound span of the Washington Bridge is being ripped off the condemned structure and dumped into trucks, marking the ...
International Railway Journal6d
Amtrak launches construction of Connecticut River Bridge
Work is underway to build a new Connecticut River Bridge on the New York - Providence section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) ...
A rare seal seen in Providence is now in rehab after stress-eating rocks
A rare species for the waters of southern New England, a hooded seal seen on the banks of the Providence River is now being ...
The I-195W Washington Bridge is coming down. Here's how it'll happen and what to expect
The asphalt surface that millions of drivers crossed on the westbound span of the Washington Bridge is being ripped off the ...
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East Providence roadway to close for Washington Bridge work
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI ... The westbound side of the Washington Bridge, which carries I-195 over the river, has been shut down since structural problems were discovered in December.