EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After months of searching, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Gov. Dan McKee administration have picked a company for the demolition of The…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A tentative award has been given to AETNA Bridge Company in the bid for the demolition of part of the Washington Bridge. AETNA's proposal would cost $45.7 million dollars. The only other proposal the state received,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's a sad reality for a local business in Providence. Noodles 102 in Fox Point is closing its doors with its last…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – East Providence business owners are saying the Small Business Administration loan process is not a walk in the park, which is why…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Noodles 102 in Providence has announced that they will be closing on June 8 due to the effects of the Washington Bridge. The business, which has been operating for 17 years, announced on Instagram that they…
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…
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.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A marketing campaign to help small businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge is up and running. The message of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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."…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined ABC6 Anchor Karah Bailey Thursday morning in studio to discuss the Washington Bridge and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
