EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders on Tuesday launched a U.S. Small Business Administration Business Recovery Center for those losing revenue during the Washington Bridge closure. The state Department of Transportation continued to monitor traffic after it opened…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Administration announced Monday that an outside contractor will oversee forensic analysis of the Washington Bridge. State officials said that contractor, who was not immediately named, will provide independent oversight and review…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and other leaders provided an update on Monday's storm and the ongoing Washington Bridge response. McKee was joined by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, and other…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The United States Small Business Administration announced an Economic Injury Disaster for the closure of the Washington Bridge and the availability of loans to businesses impacted. The administration said that small businesses in Providence, Kent, and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Friday’s press conference covering some key updates for commuters and local businesses as traffic eases a bit across the Ocean State. Two new…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders provided an update on the progress of the work the Washington Bridge after bypass lanes opened on Friday. Gov. Dan McKee said traffic was smooth during the morning commute after officials opened bypass…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation opened two bypass lanes on the eastern side of the Washington Bridge for westbound traffic. Crews have since been working to modify the two lanes and make them operable for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends any pregnant person in the East Bay that goes into labor call an…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation said it has sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration asking for resources for businesses impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge. Senators Jack Reed and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that two bypass lanes on the Washington Bridge are expected to open this weekend. RIDOT said that the opening date is "well-ahead" of the original two-week projection. Installation of…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence is one of the communities hit hardest by the Washington Bridge's emergency closure, with city council members…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Many drivers are preparing for another day of traffic delays. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation abruptly shut…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation shared photos of critical pieces of the Washington Bridge in disrepair on Tuesday after the bridge was closed to westbound traffic on Monday. According to RIDOT, all westbound lanes will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said more traffic changes are coming Tuesday after announcing the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. The department said Monday the closure was immediate. Director Peter Alviti…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the emergency closure of the westbound lanes of the Washington Bridge on Monday. According to RIDOT, all westbound lanes will be closed and traffic will be diverted to alternate…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will make changes to the current lane split on Interstate 195 west in East Providence starting tonight. The changes will begin at 8 p.m. The new lane split will…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said Wednesday that it will install a lane split on the Washington Bridge. The lane split will take place Friday on Interstate 195 west in East Providence. "The new…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Joseph Darosa attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop on Wednesday by jumping off the Washington Bridge, he now faces federal firearm charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office has released details surrounding the investigation that led…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The man who jumped off the Washington Bridge after a traffic stop will face a federal court judge in Providence Friday. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, an officer was conducting a traffic stop on Route 195…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The first phase of traffic changes for the $78 million Washington Bridge North project is set to begin Friday, December 17. Repairs of the westbound portion of the bridge is meant to provide economic development and address…
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has postponed construction on the Washington Bridge originally scheduled to begin late Friday night.
By News Staffnews@abc6.comAn accident on Interstate 195 eastbound at the Washington Bridge stopped traffic for for about hour today.The accident happened at around 1:50 p.m. causing traffic to back...
Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comA young man has died after an early morning accident on the Washington bridge.State Police tell us that a young male, approximately 22 years old, was the pedestrian stru
The water in the Seekonk River over the I-195 Washington Bridge is only 12-20 feet deep, and heavily polluted by debris, concrete, and old piers. It is a 40-foot drop from the bridge.
