Residents frustrated with new setback in Washington Bridge replacement project
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It has been the same story for the past six months since the closure of the westbound side of the…
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No bids submitted for Washington Bridge reconstruction
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- No companies have submitted bids to rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation…
Bids for Washington Bridge reconstruction due
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Bids for the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge are due today by 12 p.m. The new build of the bridge includes the Gano Street off-ramp, adding an exit ramp to connect 1-195 westbound to Waterfront…
Aetna Bridge Co. to demolish Washington Bridge, reconstruction bidding still open
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…
Tentative award given for Washington Bridge demolition
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,…
Washington Bridge among factors leading to local business closure
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…
Small businesses still reeling from Washington Bridge closure, awaiting grant
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…
Noodles 102 in Providence announces closure due to Washington Bridge
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…
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…
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…
