Washington Bridge
Tracks the ongoing closure, reconstruction, costs, and safety developments of the Washington Bridge, a critical commuter route undergoing a multi-year rebuild.
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...
$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...
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...
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...
OSHA demands contractor take action after Washington Bridge demo sees 4th injury
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One year ago, RIDOT awarded the initial bid for the Washington Bridge demo contract to Aetna and Director Peter Alviti...
RIDOT awards $339 million contract to rebuild Washington Bridge by November 2028
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has officially awarded the contract to build a new westbound Washington Bridge, after...
Cost and timeline for Washington Bridge to be announced Friday morning
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Eighteen months after the unexpected closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, Rhode Islanders are finally about to...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
