Washington Bridge
Washington Bridge closure causes longer ambulance transport times
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new Rhode Island study found the Washington Bridge ambulance transport times increased after the westbound bridge closed in December 2023, affecting...
RIDOT secures final permit for Washington Bridge replacement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Construction activity on the new westbound Washington Bridge is expected to intensify later this spring after the Rhode Island Department...
Feds request documents and video in Washington Bridge demolition review
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Federal highway officials sought extensive details in early April from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) regarding the demolition of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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