Tag: Interstate 195
$2.6M Washington Bridge small-business grant program launched
EAST PROVIDENCE – More help is now available for business impacted by the Washington Bridge closure.
Alongside state and local officials, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
Demolition of Washington Bridge to begin Sept. 8
PROVIDENCE – Demolition of the Washington Bridge will begin Sept. 8, the R.I. Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Bridge and beam demolition will force evening...
With Washington Bridge RFPs now out, lawmakers continue push for transparency
The R.I. Department of Transportation has launched the search for construction firms to tear down and rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge — with a...
RIDOT to open third westbound lane on Washington Bridge April 19
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation plans to open a third travel lane on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge on April...
Third eastbound travel lane opens on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE – As part of the latest effort to encourage smoother traffic flow over the Washington Bridge, the R.I. Department of Transportation opened a...
Third lane on eastbound side of Washington Bridge expected to open...
PROVIDENCE – A much-needed third lane on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge is expected to open ahead of Wednesday’s morning commute.
The R.I....
Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify R.I.’s open records law
Rhode Island’s public records law is having a moment.
After all, emails, text messages and a startling video showing bouncing anchor rods below Interstate 195...
Report: Washington Bridge closure has cost state $860K so far
PROVIDENCE – The closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is taking its toll on the state’s coffers.
The R.I. Department of Transportation...
RIDOT testing new westbound traffic pattern along I-195
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation announced on Friday it will test a new traffic pattern along the westbound lanes of Interstate 195...
McKee defends his response to Washington Bridge closure; traffic snarls area
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday defended his handling of closing the Washington Bridge while acknowledging the massive traffic disruptions are “highly...
