Legal action still might be taken over Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Legal action may still be pursued after critical safety issues were discovered on the Washington Bridge prompting its closure in December. …
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McKee to announce Washington Bridge legal team
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will host a presser announcing the legal team that may pursue legal action due to the Washington Bridge closure. The governor will be joined by Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond to…
House Committee on Small Business hears from owners affected by Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's congressional delegation wants the federal Small Business Administration to step up its efforts to help in the…
House Small Business Committee to meet with businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Small businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge closure will meet Wednesday with the House Small Business Committee. The committee will hear from businesses on how they've been negatively impacted by the Washington Bridge westbound closure. The…
Washington Bridge forensic analysis delayed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state officials announced that the forensic analysis of the Washington Bridge has been delayed. The Governor's Office said a forensic team determined that additional archival documents must be retrieved, reviewed and considered to create…
South Water Street bike path supporters rally in face of Washington Bridge crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Communities around the Washington Bridge are looking for solutions to alleviate traffic amid the westbound closure. But some…
Small businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure to head to State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Small businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure will be able to meet with the House Small Business Committee on April at the State House. The session will take place at 3 p.m. in Room 101.…
2024 Providence Marathon canceled due to Washington Bridge closure, other issues
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The 2024 Providence Marathon and Half Marathon have been canceled. In a statement on the Providence Marathon website, "unforeseen challenges, including the Washington Bridge closure" were cited. The marathon was scheduled for May 5. Safety was…
House finance committee worries Washington Bridge could push smaller projects aside
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- For RIDOT Director Peter Alviti it seems to be business as usual, with a full schedule of construction projects planned…
Washington Bridge: EP businesses 'can't be doing this for three, four or five years'
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Frustrated owners of East Providence businesses have had enough. The Washington Bridge has affected foot traffic more and…
Buttigieg observes Washington Bridge, says 2026 timeline for reopening is 'aggressive'
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg spent Tuesday morning observing the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. The Rhode Island…
Buttigieg tours Washington Bridge with McKee, Alviti, other officials
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured the Washington Bridge this morning with Governor Dan McKee, RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and other…
Buttigieg to tour Washington Bridge during visit to Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Rhode Island Tuesday to view infrastructure and transportation projects, including the Washington Bridge. Buttigieg will tour the Washington Bridge and meet with state officials to discuss the reconstruction…
RIHA looking to help businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Hospitality Association said that although the Washington Bridge coming down is not great news, at least they have…
Mixed opinions in East Providence after Washington Bridge demolition announcement
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) -- At minimum, two more years of headaches for commuters in the East Bay and beyond. But the community in East Providence has taken the brunt of…
Impact of Washington Bridge closure continues to be felt
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- For plenty of people the closure of the Washington Bridge has not only impacted their commute, but also their lifestyle. When…
Engineers recommend Washington Bridge be replaced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The structural analysis of the Washington Bridge has determined the bridge should be torn down. At a briefing held by Gov. Dan McKee and Department of Transportation…
Repair or replace?: McKee, Alviti to reveal structural analysis of Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On December 11th 2023, the westbound lane of the Washington Bridge closed down after RIDOT Director Peter Alviti…
Officials holding Washington Bridge briefing Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will be joined by a number of officials to host a briefing on the Washington Bridge on March 14. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, the Governor's Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph…
3 months later, locals businesses still suffer ramifications of Washington Bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been three months since the emergency closure of the Washington Bridge, and businesses continue to feel the…
Today marks three months since Washington Bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday marks three months since the Washington Bridge westbound lane closure and the beginning of the commuter crisis it created. The closure…
Alviti: Final decision on Washington Bridge expected 'over next week or so'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- RIDOT Director Peter Alviti appeared on the News with Gene Valicenti on 99.7 WPRO Thursday, discussing the timeline of the Washington Bridge repair or replacement decision. Valicenti asked Alviti for an update on the decision…
Rhode Island lawmakers introduce legislation for monthly updates on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian introduced legislation that would require the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to produce a monthly public report on the status of the Interstate 195 bridge project. The bill would…
East Providence school district changes bus routes amid Washington Bridge traffic
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Given the Washington Bridge traffic, getting children to class in East Providence is requiring some creativity. During Tuesday night's East Providence school committee meeting, Superintendent…
