Washington Bridge

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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Lawmakers propose audit of RIDOT after Washington Bridge debacle

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require an independent audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation following ongoing concerns...

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RIDOT Director Alviti’s open letter to Rhode Islanders

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After more than a decade leading the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti announced he is resigning, calling the...

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti to resign from embattled agency

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Peter Alviti Jr., director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), announced he will resign at the end of the...

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Plant City to close Providence location

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Plant City, a well-known plant-based food hall in downtown Providence, has announced it will permanently close its waterfront flagship location...

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The Washington Bridge: alleged fraud and questionable political donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...

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Washington Bridge shutdown 2 years ago

Happy 2-Year Anniversary to the Washington Bridge closure. Because nothing says Rhode Island like a “temporary” shutdown that becomes a historical landmark. On...

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Third Washington Bridge oversight hearing to take place Thursday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The third oversight hearing since the westbound Washington Bridge was abruptly closed will be held Thursday afternoon. This session will...

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Another RIDOT blunder leads to a contractor and RIDOT being sued

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence family suing the Rhode Island Department of Transportation returns to court tomorrow for mediation. What started as a...

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Cranston police investigate fatal shooting on Legion Way, suspect at large

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are investigating a homicide after a young man was shot and killed around 9 p.m. at 289 Legion...