East Providence businesses seeing 50 percent drop in business since bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence City Council will once again discuss the impact of the Washington Bridge closure Tuesday. The most…
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Cranston to inspect bridges
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that Cranston is planning on inspecting the city's bridges. Hopkins said that Pare Corporation, an engineering firm, has been recruited for the investigation on the conditions of the bridge and to offer…
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority adds customer service hours
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority said that it will be opening additional customer service hours due to the closure of westbound lanes on the Washington Bridge. "We are adding customer service hours and will…
East Bridgewater police arrest man on a litany of charges after hit-and-run
EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The East Bridgewater Police Department said they arrested a man Friday evening on multiple charges. Authorities said Kyle Campbell, 28, of East Bridgewater was arrested and charged with the following: Operating under the influence of…
Department of Transportation bridge work to cause weekend delays
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said Thursday it will start sliding two bridge decks into place this weekend. The Department of Transportation said the project will start Friday at the Pontiac Avenue interchange in Cranston. Charles…
New to DC, Buttigieg looks to build bridges with Biden plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Buttigieg was a few weeks into his job as transportation secretary, buried in meetings and preparing for the launch of President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion public works plan, when evening arrived along with a time to try something…
Beyond bridges: Biden redefines infrastructure to add people
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond roads and bridges, President Joe Biden is trying to redefine infrastructure not just as an investment in America the place, but in its workers, families and people. The first phase of his “Build Back Better” package…
Lawmakers oppose tax hikes; bridge traffic way down
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers face some tough decisions as the state emerges from the coronavirus crisis and tries to plug a budget gap of at least $400 million, but higher taxes appear to be off the table.…
RIDOT to close bridges for safety railing renovations
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that two historic bridges on the Lincoln/Cumberland town line will be closed in April.
State to close highway in East Providence for bridge work
By The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state is closing a stretch of highway in East Providence to demolish a bridge. The Rhode Island Department o...
50 years later, Providence man compares March on Washington then, and now
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.comWednesday marks 50 years since hundreds of thousands of people marched on Washington and witnessed Martin Luther King's "I have a dream speech". One local man alm
RI bridge to bear Revolutionary War hero's name
By News Staff news@abc6.com Rhode Island is renaming a bridge to honor one of its leading Revolutionary War heroes.
RIDOT to begin reconstruction of bridge to Veterans Memorial Pkwy in E. Providence.
By News Staff news@abc6.com The Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that it will finally begin the rehabilitation of the bridge that carries ramp traffic from Exit 4 on I-195 East
25% RI Bridges Need Repair, No Money To Fix Them
Nearly a quarter of our Rhode Island bridges are either closed or have weight limits. The Department of Transportation said that's because the bridges are not safe and the state doesn't have enough
DOT makes changes on I-195 to lessen traffic congestion
The Rhode Island Department of transportation has made some changes to alleviate traffic congestion on 195 westbound at the Washington Bridge.
195 delays persist after week of road work
It's been a nightmarish work week for drivers headed west on I-195 into Providence. "A lot of traffic, a lot of angry people," said Jazz Torres of Providence. The Washington Bridge rebuild is clos...
Gano Street Exit 3 closed until October 2019
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed the Gano Street exit Sunday night to begin construction on the northern half of the Washington Bridge. There is a detour to avoid the Gano Stree...
Gano St. Exit on I-195 to close long-term
Starting Sunday night, Exit 3 on I-195, the Gano Street exit, will be closing long–term so crews can begin construction on the northern half of the Washington Bridge. The exit will remain closed un...
Foulkes challenges McKee for Democratic nod, addresses state leadership, costs and Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor Helena Foulkes has officially announced a new bid for the office, setting up a rematch with incumbent Governor Dan McKee. Foulkes made the announcement at an event at Roger…
Rep. Magaziner opposes Trump Admin's decision to withhold billions in federal education funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Representative Seth Magaziner criticized the Trump Administration's decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal education funding at…
Neronha, 19 attorneys general sue Trump over funds tied to immigration enforcement assistance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Tuesday that he and 19 attorneys general have sued the Trump administration for making federal funding contingent on working agents in federal immigration enforcement. The funding in question…
Gov. McKee responds to criticism of proposed salary increases for Alviti, other cabinet officials
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- 11 of Governor Dan McKee's cabinet officials are in line to get a pay bump, and some…
Clear the way; cyclists make snow plow to clear bike paths
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Days after Saturday's snow, pedestrians and cyclists are still facing icy sidewalks and bike paths on their commute. Providence Streets…
RIDOT to begin Gano Street off-ramp demo after snow delay
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is expected to begin controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge Wednesday. RIDOT delayed the start…
