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Washington Bridge Closure

McKee says Washington Bridge construction is ahead of schedule as foundation work begins

Officials say they're ahead of schedule, with the westbound part promised to be replaced and reopened by November 2028.

Judge appoints special master in Washington Bridge lawsuit

A judge appointed a special master to oversee discovery disputes in the Washington Bridge case, including a fight over governor's office records.

RIDOT says Washington Bridge construction ahead of schedule; drivers remain skeptical

While crews are working on building the foundation for the new Washington Bridge.

Gov. Dan McKee, RIDOT to hold press conference on Washington Bridge construction

Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will hold a press conference regarding construction of the new Washington Bridge on Wednesday.

RIDOT to install piles to construct pier for Washington Bridge rebuild equipment access

RIDOT announced that its contractor began installing piles to construct a pier for equipment access for the Washington Bridge rebuild project.

After barrier collapse, Rhode Island to inspect similar bridges over train tracks

Rhode Island officials are set to discuss the closure of a ramp from Route 10 to I-95 north in Cranston.

Rhode Island DOT announces closures for Washington Bridge construction

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced upcoming closures for Washington Bridge construction.

Washington Bridge back in the spotlight as officials share construction plans

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will preview spring construction projects.

Director Peter Alviti will step down from Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti will retire at the end of February, the governor’s office announced on Wednesday.

RIDOT launches website dedicated to new Washington Bridge project

The site features a video explaining how the new span will be built, as well as information on who's doing the work.

State says demolition of westbound Washington Bridge complete

The McKee administration said Friday that the demolition of the westbound Washington Bridge is complete.

Residents speak after RIDOT Director Peter Alviti announces decision to step down

Rhode Island Director of Transportation Peter Alviti, announced he plans on stepping down as director of transportation at the end of the month.

RIDOT shares preparations ahead of Washington Bridge construction

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation released video on Monday ahead of the rebuild of the Washington Bridge.

On Your Dime: State will pay former US attorney $83K for work on bridge oversight hearing

An invoice for the work obtained by NBC 10 News shows the state was billed for 162.75 hours of work.

Alviti, under oath at bridge oversight hearing, deflects questions, blames contractors

Former U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha's questioning led to revelations that Alviti is unaware if the state still has the original plans for the "complex bridge."

Transportation Director Alviti to testify under oath at bridge oversight hearing

The hearing is the first since a forensic report on what went wrong with the Washington Bridge was leaked in September.

On Your Dime: State hires former US attorney at $600 an hour for Washington Bridge hearing

The Rhode Island General Assembly has retained former U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha for next month's oversight hearing to question RIDOT employees.

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RIDOT says Washington Bridge construction ahead of schedule; drivers remain skeptical

Rhode Island DOT announces closures for Washington Bridge construction

Judge appoints special master in Washington Bridge lawsuit

McKee says Washington Bridge construction is ahead of schedule as foundation work begins

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Legislative leaders bring in former US attorney for Washington Bridge oversight hearing

The leadership of the General Assembly announced Thursday that a joint oversight committee will hold a hearing into the Washington Bridge closure next month.

RIDOT says Washington Bridge Monitoring System finds no issues with existing bridge

A new structural health monitoring system on the remaining Washington Bridge has found no irregularities in its first several weeks of data collection.

Legislative leaders disagree with McKee over putting workers under oath in bridge hearings

The leadership of the General Assembly is disputing the governor's claim of what could be off-limits during Washington Bridge oversight hearings.

State leaders push for transparency in Washington Bridge oversight amid legal hurdles

Rhode Island politicians are planning a third oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge.

Gov. McKee calls for oversight hearings into Washington Bridge closure

Gov. Dan McKee on Wednesday sent a letter to the leadership of the General Assembly urging them to hold oversight hearings into the Washington Bridge closure.

Legislative leaders call for new oversight hearing in wake of Washington Bridge audit

It was under wraps for nearly a year and a half, but now the engineering audit of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge is public.

Forensic audit of Washington Bridge reveals longstanding issues that led to sudden closure

A forensic audit on the Washington Bridge was released Friday night revealing multiple issues that led to the sudden closure in December 2023.

Neighboring state police share enforcement policies for overweight trucks

According to Rhode Island State Police, through visual inspections troopers have determined many vehicles flagged by a monitoring system.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Washington Bridge Closure"

RIDOT to install piles to construct pier for Washington Bridge rebuild equipment access

After barrier collapse, Rhode Island to inspect similar bridges over train tracks

Washington Bridge back in the spotlight as officials share construction plans

RIDOT shares preparations ahead of Washington Bridge construction