Washington Bridge, RIDOT and demolition

Alviti appears before joint oversight hearing on Washington Bridge closure
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti will answer questions regarding the Washington Bridge at an oversight hearing.
RIDOT delays next controlled demolition of Washington Bridge
There are some upcoming lane closures from other aspects of the project. The right and center lanes of I-195 East on the Washington Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 23-27.
About that Washington Bridge demolition video … RIDOT says work is going according to plan
It’s unclear who shot a video of a construction excavator knocking down a large portion of the westbound Washington Bridge last Friday, sending debris slamming down onto two barges and into the Seekonk River.
RIDOT to hold controlled demolition of Washington Bridge next week
Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced it will be conducting its next round of controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge next week.
Oversight committees grill RIDOT director about Washington Bridge
The House Committee on Oversight is scheduled to jointly convene with the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight on Thursday afternoon.
Lawmakers grill RIDOT director about I-195 bridge
Just over a year since two committees first convened to seek answers about the closure of the westbound Washington Bridge, lawmakers once again gathered to question the head of the R.I. Department of Transportation.
‘We’re moving ahead': R.I. DOT director says Trump funding freeze won’t delay Washington Bridge rebuild
Director Peter Alviti is being questioned by lawmakers Thursday in the second oversight hearing since the bridge failed.
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Providence bike lanes could be removed to alleviate gridlock from Washington Bridge closure
The closure of the bridge, which takes drivers westbound from East Providence to Providence on I-195, has caused gridlock in both cities as drivers going in both directions are now crammed ...
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'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
"These grants include over $220 million for the Interstate-195 Washington Bridge, which has been partially closed since December 2023 due to a catastrophic failure, and more than $250 million to ...
Has RI's 14-year road trip to reclaim I-195 land been a success? What's worked, what's stalled
The relocation of I-195 completed a 30-year cycle of public works that would reshape Providence's waterfront. Has it been a success worth replicating?
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Washington Bridge demolition continues to start off the week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Starting Monday, the old Gano Street off-ramp will be demolished. A second controlled demolition will also happen Tuesday at the same location. In partnership with the ...
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Inspection finds Washington Bridge eastbound in ‘fair’ condition while carrying double the load
R.I. Governor Dan McKee said the inspection report identified “no significant changes” since the expansion of eastbound bridge to six highway lanes in April PROVIDENCE — State officials ...