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.
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...
Crash shuts down I-195 near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border
SEEKONK, M.A. — A crash late Sunday night has shutdown I-195 Westbound near the Rhode Island state line. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation...
Washington Bridge change order goes from $10M to $38M as RIDOT uses state funds to dodge federal oversight
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Change orders on federal projects require federal oversight when federal funds are used. However, for in-state road projects where change...
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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Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest
Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest! Ernest has six toes, zero red flags, and absolutely no business still being single. He is...
