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Tracks the ongoing closure, reconstruction, costs, and safety developments of the Washington Bridge, a critical commuter route undergoing a multi-year rebuild.

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Approval rating of Governor McKee at 29%, faces tough 2026 reelection according to newly released poll

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid faces headwinds, with just 29% of Rhode Islanders approving of his job performance and only...

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Washington Bridge police detail costs pass $5M, years before replacement opens

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The price tag for nonstop police coverage at Rhode Island’s partially closed Washington Bridge has climbed past $5 million, with...

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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...

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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
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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...

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$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...

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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...

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Washington Bridge contractor Walsh signs non-prosecution agreement with DOJ over false claims

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There are currently zero companies in the state of Rhode Island that can rebuild the Washington Bridge. No Rhode Island...

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“The Conjuring” house to be auctioned off on Halloween

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — The infamous Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired The Conjuring is going up for auction on Halloween. Known as one of America’s most...