PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Commuters can now track the Washington Bridge rebuild process on a new website launched by RIDOT. RIDOT announced the new site, washingtonbridgerebuild.com,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today marks a frustrating anniversary for thousands of Rhode Island commuters. Two years ago today, the westbound side…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that the demolition of the old Washington Bridge was completed ahead of schedule. McKee said that the project took precautions to catch debris and monitor noise, dust, and vibration levels to minimize…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state senators and representatives will meet in a State House joint oversight committee session Thursday at 2…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Republican leaders are asking for public input ahead of an upcoming oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The structural health monitoring system on the Washington Bridge found no impacts to the bridge's structural integrity. The eastbound side…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Valarie Lawson said that Oversight Committee hearings were being scheduled to investigate Governor…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Minority Caucus is calling for accountability from RIDOT regarding the release of the Washington Bridge audit. Senate…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee responded Monday, after it was revealed last week that his administration withheld a forensic audit…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today the Washington Bridge lawsuit returns to Providence Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed last year against 13 companies that provided design,…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Overnight structural health monitoring of the Washington Bridge wrapped up Monday morning, but lane closures will soon be back in place. Rhode…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that multiple types of maintenance work on the Washington Bridge and Interstate 195 will continue starting July 22. Up to two lanes will be closed from 9 p.m.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks the beginning of the remaining demolition of the Washington Bridge, particularly the piers that are…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The construction of the new Washington Bridge will cost $339 million with no additional cost…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders will learn Friday how long it will take to build a replacement to the Washington Bridge and how much it's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that overnight installation of the Structural Health Monitoring system on the Washington Bridge will close up to two lanes. The following lane closures will be in effect: Interstate 195…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that installation work on a Structural Health Monitoring system will close up to two lanes on Interstate 195 West, from the Potter Street overpass to the Gano Street on-ramp.…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Up to two lanes of traffic may be closed for bridge maintenance along I-195 Tuesday and Thursday nights…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that there would be multiple lane closures in April for work on the Washington Bridge. RIDOT said two lanes would be closed on Interstate 195 East on April 6…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Demolition work on the Washington Bridge continues Monday morning with RIDOT crews focusing on the bridge pier. Gano Street will be closed at the 195…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that part of Gano Street in Providence will be closed on March 29 and March 30 for demolition of the Washington Bridge pier. The area at the Interstate 195…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee made an announcement Thursday afternoon that said that federal funds had been secured for the remainder of the reconstruction of the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- From Monday until Thursday, drivers can expect right and center lane closures on I-195 East from exits 1A through 1C. Rhode Island Department…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Demolition work continues on the Washington Bridge Monday which will affect local commutes. RIDOT said drivers should anticipate…
