THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Transportation announced Thursday that construction on the Oxford Street Bridge replacement has been completed six months ahead of schedule and about $500,000 under budget. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROVIDENCE — Construction to replace the Oxford Street Bridge on Interstate 95 in the city was completed this week, six months ahead of schedule and approximately $500,000 under budget, the R.I. Department of Transportation announced Thursday. RIDOT, in a news release Thursday, said contractors used “accelerated bridge construction” methods to finish the $10.8 million replacement…