Washington Bridge
Tracks the ongoing closure, reconstruction, costs, and safety developments of the Washington Bridge, a critical commuter route undergoing a multi-year rebuild.
Exclusive: The Washington Bridge report, a leak, a narrative, and a political question
The Washington Bridge has been mismanaged since the 1990’s by RIDOT and the Wiss, Janney, Elstner forensic report reflects that. The first draft...
Washington Bridge audit leak prompts calls for an oversight hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island leaders are in agreement the recently leaked Washington Bridge audit calls for a third oversight hearing, but differ...
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...
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...
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...
$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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Jayd Bun ranks #61 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2026
WAKEFIELD, R.I. — Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 highlights the highest-reviewed places to eat across the country. The list includes restaurants, diners,...
