The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday that demolition work on the westbound span of the Washington Bridge has been paused. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR obtained a statement from the McKee Administration and the Attorney General’s Office, saying, “The engineers for RIDOT, in cooperation with the state’s legal team, have reached the point in the demolition of the...

The Washington Bridge demolition is underway in Providence, Rhode Island, months after it abruptly closed in December over safety concerns, and there will be road closures affecting drivers this week, according to the state’s department of transportation. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports that a large section of decking on the westbound span of the troubled bridge has already been...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is set to announce Monday a new grant program aimed at helping small businesses cope with the effects of the Washington Bridge closure, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The Red Bridge Tavern in East Providence will host McKee’s announcement of the Washington Brdige Small Business Grant Program. The westbound side of the bridge was shut...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the state has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction and inspection services related to the troubled Washington Bridge. The bridge was partially shut down over safety concerns in December. McKee said in March that the bridge would need to be demolished and replaced. McKee’s comments at the time…

The Washington Bridge demolition in Providence, Rhode Island, has officially been approved, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The project is expected to cost $45.8 million. The Aetna Bridge Co., a Warwick-based company, is handling the project. However, there’s no word on when the demolition will begin, but it’s expected to be completed by Jan. 29, 2025. Aetna has been involved…

It’s too expensive to build a new Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, so why not go under it? The chairman of the Narragansett Bay Commission is making this bold proposal, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The agency serves as a watch dog for environmental impact in that area. The chairman, Vincent Mesolella, is suggesting converting what’s left of...

Uncertainty still looms over the future of the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. State leaders say they won’t commit to a timeline for the bridge project as they struggle to find a company to agree to rebuild the condemned westbound side. The original plan was to have the bridge rebuilt by August of 2026,…

The cost to demolish the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, is going to cost a little more than expected, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Back in December, the Department of Transportation closed the west side of the bridge because of structural issues. The state estimated that this demolition would cost $31 million. However, state leaders have selected the Aetna…

Rhode Island lawmakers will consider the state’s $13.9 billion budget this week — an amount that’s $271 million more than what Gov. Dan McKee initially proposed but less than last year’s record-breaking budget, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The proposed budget includes almost $85 million for the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge, as well as nearly $71 million for schools….

The state of Rhode Island launched a new campaign to help businesses affected by the closure of the Washington Bridge. This comes as traffic appears to be improving, with six lanes now operating on the bridge. However, some lawmakers question the government’s response. This new campaign seeks to promote businesses affected by the partial closure of the Washington Bridge....