$860,000 spent so far on Washington Bridge assessment, repairs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Changes to the traffic pattern on I-195 West got their first real test on Monday, as a federal official checked out the Washington Bridge for himself.…
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Highway Administrator visits Washington Bridge, says rebuild is a possibility
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United States Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt joined Rhode Island state officials Monday to discuss the future of the Washington Bridge. Bhatt gave his…
Federal Highway Administrator tours the Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited Rhode Island on Monday to tour the Washington Bridge. The Federal Highway Administrator says the main…
U.S. Highway Administrator to be briefed on Washington Bridge Monday
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ongoing commuter crisis on the Washington Bridge has prompted a meeting between federal and state officials Monday. Nearly two months…
Business owners suffer financially amid Washington Bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The domino effect of the I-195 West Washington Bridge closure is hammering the bottom lines of businesses located in traffic trouble spots.…
East Providence mayor dismisses idea of emergency declaration for Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- One East Providence official wants a state of emergency declared over the Washington Bridge repairs. The city's mayor is pushing back…
East Providence feeling the effects as Washington Bridge shutdown hits 50-day mark
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks 50 agonizing days since the Washington Bridge shutdown, as the city of East Providence continues to get hid hard by traffic. East Providence…
50 days into the Washington Bridge repairs, how have drivers been coping?
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- We're now 50 days into the repairs to the westbound side of the Washington Bridge; how have residents and commuters been…
Reed to stay in contact with Buttigieg for federal assistance with Washington Bridge
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed is planning to collaborate with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to get federal resources…
East Providence police deal with angry drivers, ask for patience amid Washington Bridge closure
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Since the Washington Bridge closure, the City of East Providence has been feeling the brunt of traffic issues and seeing a whole lot of angry…
McKee appoints senior deputy chief to Washington Bridge operations
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has announced the appointment of Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond to provide oversight…
Justice Department launches investigation into Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The United States Department of Justice is investigating the Washington Bridge and asking for the last ten years of documents related to…
Magaziner, Reed say Congressional Delegation asked federal government to consider Washington Bridge investigation
NARRAGANETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- While helping to cut the ribbon on Narragansett's new library, Rep. Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed commented on the Justice Department's request for documents on the Washington bridge closure. The federal government is asking for…
East Providence City Council President urges McKee to declare State of Emergency for Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence City Council President Bob Rodericks has released a letter he sent to Gov. Dan McKee urging the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the continuing Washington Bridge closure. The release of…
McKee releases federal documents requesting records on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office released documents that were sent by the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General Friday requesting documentation on the Washington Bridge closure. The DOJ's Civil Investigative Demand…
East Providence officers receive incentive for Washington Bridge detail
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence Police Department shared with ABC 6 News that they will be giving officers a $20 incentive for maintaining the Washington Bridge traffic fiasco. Officials note that the incentive will not be funded…
McKee speaks to ABC6 on Washington Bridge repair update
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Jr. held a press conference Monday updating the state on Washington Bridge repairs. ABC6…
RIDOT announces delays to Washington Bridge timeline
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Near-endless traffic has become a part of life for communities around the Washington Bridge, spanning from Providence to East Providence. But there was a silver lining,…
RIDOT on Washington Bridge: 'It could be a complete rebuild of the entire bridge'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti addressed the ongoing repairs to the Washington Bridge after its westbound lane was closed on…
RIDOT provides updates on Washington Bridge repairs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has provided an update on the ongoing repairs to the Washington Bridge. RIDOT said that repairs to the closed westbound lanes includes enhancing the pier walls that support the anchor…
Disaster Recovery Center opens for those impacted by weather, Washington Bridge closure
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened a Disaster Recovery Center to help those impacted by severe weather and flooding this past September. The…
East Providence mayor to meet with city officials on traffic congestion amid Washington Bridge work
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva will meet with city officials on Friday to address traffic congestion during the Washington bridge construction project. The mayor said in a social media post that he will speak with…
Convicted felon who jumped off Washington Bridge to evade arrest sentenced to prison
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A convicted felon who leapt into the Providence River in an attempt to evade arrest back in February of 2022 was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha said Wednesday. According to…
Officials warn drivers to avoid Washington Bridge due to traffic incidents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said multiple incidents were reported on the Washington Bridge on Wednesday. Officials warned drivers to avoid the bridge and take different routes. https://twitter.com/RIDOTNews/status/1737511608820134072 Those who need to take the bridge…
