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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...
RI officials say Mount Hope Bridge is safe—but won’t share inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — State officials refuse to release the Mount Hope Bridge inspection reports and stand by the safety of the nearly 100-year-old Mount...
RIDOT engineer accused of using inmate’s identity to secure $51K car loan fraud scheme
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A Johnston man is facing felony charges after investigators say he used the identity of an incarcerated individual to secure...
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...
RI AG settles lawsuit with 6/10 contractor, contractor strikes back with 3 lawsuits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Barletta Construction, the 6/10 contractor, strikes back with lawsuits filed against the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RI Analytical and...
RIDOT contractor destroys century-old trees in violation of plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A RIDOT contractor destroys century-old trees in violation of plan and without permit. The multibillion dollar construction company RIDOT is paying...
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9-year-old Pawtucket boy dies after medical emergency at Massachusetts beach
DARTMOUTH, M.A. — A Pawtucket boy died Sunday evening after suffering a medical emergency at a beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Emergency crews were...
