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Federal government releases $17M to upgrade Mount Hope Bridge cables
The Mount Hope Bridge has secured a $17 million federal grant to upgrade its aging cables, the Rhode Island Turnpike and ...
Traffic Alert: Mount Hope Bridge to close for 5 days in August. What to know
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced that a resurfacing project on the Mount Hope Bridge has been scheduled for Aug. 14-18, weather permitting. The Mount Hope Bridge will be closed ...
Lane restrictions coming to Bristol side of Mount Hope Bridge
The restrictions will be on the Bristol side of the bridge, the RITBA said, during the following days: Traffic will alternate ...
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority secures $17M for Mount Hope Bridge project
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced it will receive a $17 million federal grant for a de-humidification ...
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RIBTA to receive $17M in federal funding for Mount Hope Bridge dehumidification
Dehumidification is a crucial maintenance strategy to prevent corrosion of the bridge's steel cables and anchorages.
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State, federal officials gather to highlight $27M for Mount Hope Bridge
From the base of the Mount Hope Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse alongside Congressman Gabe Amo and Gov. Dan McKee Thursday highlighted $27 million in federal funding heading ...
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Mount Hope Bridge closure planned in August for resurfacing project
The Mount Hope Bridge will undergo resurfacing from August 14th to 18th, closing to all traffic. The project involves milling the existing surface and applying a new ultra-thin bonded overlay.