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Mount Hope Bridge
Briefly keeps readers informed about the vital Bristol–Portsmouth span—including its temporary closure for resurfacing work slated for August 14–18, 2025, the $17 million federal grant for corrosion protection and cable dehumidification, and ongoing safety transparency issues as inspection reports remain withheld from the public.
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Residents urge RITBA to release Mount Hope Bridge inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — East Bay residents are calling on the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to make public an inspection report of...
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Mount Hope Bridge needs repairs less than a month after resurfacing
BRISTOL, R.I. — Less than a month after the Mount Hope Bridge resurfacing project wrapped up with crews finishing more than 33 hours...
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Mount Hope Bridge reopens
BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge is back open. Closed Thursday night for resurfacing, the 95-year-old bridge connecting Bristol and Portsmouth reopened...
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Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing
BRISTOL, R.I. — Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing. The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, has closed...
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Mount Hope Bridge gets $17 million in federal funds to extend lifespan
BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge, which opened in 1929, is set to receive a $17 million grant from the federal government...
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Mount Hope Bridge to temporarily close in August for resurfacing
BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, will be closed to all traffic for four days...
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RI officials say Mount Hope Bridge is safe, but won’t share inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — State officials refuse to release the Mount Hope Bridge inspection reports and stand by the safety of the nearly 100-year-old Mount...
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