'Day of reckoning' Washington Bridge lawsuit returns to court
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,…
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In-water Washington Bridge demo to resume Monday morning
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…
Washington Bridge work to continue in East Providence
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.…
Demolition of Washington Bridge in the home stretch as crews look toward structure piers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks the beginning of the remaining demolition of the Washington Bridge, particularly the piers that are…
McKee, RIDOT: New Washington Bridge to cost up to $427 million, to be complete by Nov. 2028
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The construction of the new Washington Bridge will cost $339 million with no additional cost…
McKee to announce Washington Bridge rebuild cost, timetable Friday
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…
Lanes to close for Washington Bridge monitoring system work
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…
Lanes to close for Washington Bridge work
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.…
Washington Bridge maintenance could close up to two lanes in coming weeks
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Up to two lanes of traffic may be closed for bridge maintenance along I-195 Tuesday and Thursday nights…
RIDOT to close lanes for work on Washington Bridge
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…
RIDOT to continue Washington Bridge work
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…
Part of street in Providence to close for Washington Bridge demolition
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…
McKee says $220 million in federal funds secured for Washington Bridge reconstruction
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…
RIDOT to perform Washington Bridge work throughout week
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…
RIDOT to install 'structural health monitoring' system in Washington Bridge as demo continues
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Demolition work continues on the Washington Bridge Monday which will affect local commutes. RIDOT said drivers should anticipate…
Sensor installation on Washington Bridge to affect traffic pattern
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that it would be installing sensors on the Washington Bridge as part of its Structural Health Monitoring system. RIDOT said there will be alternating one-way traffic on Waterfront Drive under…
Washington Bridge demo equipment experienced hydraulic fluid leak
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The hydraulic line of an excavator being used in the Washington Bridge demolition experienced an accidental fluid leak on Thursday afternoon, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). The excavator, which was working from…
Washington Bridge work to continue with substructure demo this week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has provided another update on the demolition progress of the Washington Bridge. A contractor will…
RIDOT to install sensors on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that it would be installing sensors for the Structural Health Monitoring system on the Washington Bridge. RIDOT said there will be alternating one-way traffic on Waterfront Drive under the…
Crews begin demolition of Washington Bridge substructure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee said crews began the demolition of the Washington Bridge substructure on Monday. Last week, the demolition of the bridge's superstructure was completed. According to McKee, the work will be done during the day,…
RIDOT announces completion of Washington Bridge superstructure demo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, marking a milestone on the Washington Bridge demolition work, while also cautioning drivers about the effects of…
Overnight lane closures expected for Washington Bridge work
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Starting Tuesday at 9 p.m., two lanes will be closed on I-195 east for installation of electrical cables on the Washington Bridge. On I-195…
RIDOT to continue demolition work on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- RIDOT’s Washington Bridge demolition project is expected to continue Monday at the same old Gano Street off-ramp location. RIDOT said crews continued the…
Controlled demolition of Washington Bridge to continue Saturday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge will continue on Feb. 15. RIDOT said spans of the old Gano Street off-ramp will being demolished. The department added that barges…
