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A former engineer said RIDOT mishandled the Washington Bridge demo. Here's their response.
An op-ed piece published in The Journal and written by the designer of the old westbound Washington Bridge alleged RIDOT ...
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In-water Washington Bridge demo to resume Monday morning
Overnight structural health monitoring of the Washington Bridge wrapped up Monday morning, but lane closures will soon be ...
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Washington Bridge work to continue in East Providence
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that multiple types of maintenance work on the Washington Bridge and ...
Horseshoe crabs outlived dinosaurs. A debate rages on if they need more protections in RI
Horseshoe crab ancestors first appeared in the fossil record 450 million years ago. But climate change and harvesting are ...
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RI is known for beaches, but 8 'charming' river towns are worth a visit, travel site says
These "charming" river towns in Rhode Island were recently described as a must visit by travel website WorldAtlas.
RITBA gets $17M for Mount Hope Bridge dehumidification project
BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced it’s getting a $17 million federal grant to help extend the lifespan of the Mount Hope Bridge. The work will ...
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 ...