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 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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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,...
