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.
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...
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...
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...
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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