Traffic
Covers urgent, localized updates on crashes, closures, and delays affecting Rhode Island’s roads, bridges, and highways to help commuters navigate disruptions in real time.
Hole in the Providence Viaduct on I-95 N is leaking water onto the street below
A large hole in the I-95 N bridge known as the Providence Viaduct (two 4-lane bridges in front of the Providence Place Mall)...
Whistleblower accuses politicians of RIDOT pay-to-play scheme
A second letter from the Washington Bridge whistleblower alleges: “The pay-to-play Washington Bridge funneled federal funds through construction companies back to key politicians...
Washington Bridge whistleblower: “My claim was blocked to protect Gina Raimondo”
A letter sent to us from the Washington Bridge whistleblower alleges the following: “I filed a whistleblower lawsuit on 5/6/2024 and attempted to...
Whistleblower alleges Cardi Corp. broke the Washington Bridge in 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On May 6th of 2024, a whistleblower filed a Qui Tam lawsuit against Cardi Corp for false claims made while...
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...
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...
$6.8M spent to keep tow trucks on Washington Bridge 24/7
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The cost of keeping tow trucks on the Washington Bridge 24/7 has climbed to $6.8 million, more than triple the...
Vehicle fire on I-95 NB in Providence near exits 38A-38B
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A vehicle caught fire just before 7:00 a.m. on I-95 NB near exits 38A–38B (RI-146/RI-44/State Offices), causing major delays through...
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Third W-2 error for State of Rhode Island employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The newest W2 error is affecting thousands of state college employees, marking the latest issue in a series of tax form...
