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RITBA releases bridge maintenance schedule for February 16-22
The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) is planning lane closures on two local bridges for the week of February ...
Is Purple People Bridge's future at risk? City runs out of money to maintain it
Originally a railroad bridge opened in 1872, it was converted in the early 2000s using $4 million in state funds initially ...
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Newport Pell Bridge lane closures scheduled for Feb. 12 – 14
The Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge is set for lane closures next week, from February 9-15, 2025. Rhode Island Turnpike & ...
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Bridge closed for four years with no end in sight for cut-off residents
The Old Bassaleg Bridge in Newport was shut in August 2021 over concerns for safety following structural damage and the council then abandoned hopes of repairing it themselves due to funding issues.
Is the Purple People Bridge's future at risk? City says it's out of money to maintain it
Newport currently helps pay $9,000 monthly using privately donated funds to rent support shorings on one of the bridge's trusses. That part of the structure requires $400,000 in permanent repairs ...