Washington Bridge experiences holiday traffic for the first time since closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- AAA reported nearly 44 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles during Memorial Day weekend. Some local residents told…
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Washington Bridge Bill approved, heads to McKee's desk for signature
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Washington Bridge Bill is heading to Governor Dan McKee's desk for signature today. Last night, the Rhode Island House and Senate approved final passage of the bill.…
New state ad campaign to help businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A marketing campaign to help small businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge is up and running. The message of…
Rhode Island House, Senate approve bill requiring Washington Bridge updates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials announced Tuesday that the Rhode Island House and Senate approved legislation requiring regular updates on the Washington Bridge. The Rhode Island General Assembly said the proposed law requires regular monthly reports from the Rhode…
Washington Bridge replacement cost rises, McKee to pursue federal 'Mega Grant' to fund rebuild
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The State of Rhode Island will pursue a U.S. Department of Transportation National Infrastructure Project Assistance discretionary grant, also known as a Mega Grant, to fund 60 percent of the construction costs of a new Washington…
Measure to provide monthly reports on Washington Bridge passes House and Senate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House and Senate passed legislation Thursday to require monthly updates from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on the state of the Washington Bridge. The legislation was proposed by Senate Majority Whip…
State House to determine monthly Washington Bridge reports Thursday
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has now posted two separate requests for proposals for the Washington Bridge. Last week, the first bid posted…
Washington Bridge reporting to be voted on at the State House today
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several bills will be voted on at the Rhode Island State House today, including a bill that would require reporting on the Washington Bridge.…
RIDOT seek proposals for Washington Bridge demolition
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is seeking design and build services in demolishing the Washington Bridge. RIDOT has posted a request for proposals…
RIDOT posts request for Washington Bridge demo proposals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it has posted a request for proposal for the demolition project for the Washington Bridge. RIDOT said the proposal "invites design-build teams to submit proposals to remove the bridge superstructure."…
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee talks Washington Bridge, new traffic pattern
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined ABC6 Anchor Karah Bailey Thursday morning in studio to discuss the Washington Bridge and…
McKee seeks $1.3M for businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Small businesses ailing from the Washington Bridge closure could be in line for some much-needed aid. Governor Dan McKee filed an amendment to his 2025 proposed budget on Monday to provide $1.3 million to businesses impacted…
Paving begins on the Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Re-paving on the Washington Bridge has started as a new traffic lane is officially in place. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation says every night starting at…
Third lane opens on westbound side of Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A third lane has opened on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said three lanes are now open on both…
Milling and paving work scheduled for Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that a milling and paving operation on the Washington Bridge is scheduled to begin Sunday. RIDOT said the work is…
McKee, Alviti address safety concerns, delays on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials met today to talk about safety on the Washington Bridge. Today's press conference mostly focused on traffic concerns with the Washington Bridge set to open a sixth lane of traffic overnight Friday. Officials…
Third Washington Bridge westbound lane opening tonight
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A third lane is coming to westbound traffic on the Washington Bridge, about a week after RIDOT added an additional lane to the…
Third lane on Washington Bridge opening ahead of schedule
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new third travel lane on 195 west over the Washington Bridge will open Friday night ahead of schedule. This is…
Locals recount disastrous day of Washington Bridge lane changes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Day one of a new third lane on I-195 East over the Washington Bridge did not go as well as some…
Heavy traffic ensues following Washington Bridge lane changes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wednesday saw yet another traffic change on the Washington Bridge, as RIDOT added a third lane to I-195 East. The lanes were restriped…
Commuters enter day two of Washington Bridge traffic pattern change
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After moving the crossover point on the Washington Bridge yesterday, RIDOT crews have spent the overnight hours restriping the lanes…
Traffic pattern changed on Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Traffic is building up as commuters hit the roads this morning after Washington Bridge lane changes were put into place overnight. This is one…
Providence community meeting to address impact of Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday there will be a traffic lane shift on the Washington Bridge. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation says…
McKee announces legal team for Washington Bridge review
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Friday that he was hired investigative attorney Max Wistow and attorney Jonathan Savage to investigate any financial…
