Lashing out at critics, McKee declares eastbound Washington Bridge safe during rebuild
Gov. Dan McKee on Monday released a November 2024 inspection report that found the highway on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge is still safe after a year of carrying vehicles in both directions over the Seekonk River.
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.
Report: Eastbound Washington Bridge in 'fair' condition amid traffic detours
A fall inspection of the open eastbound Washington Bridge shows the structure is in "fair" condition after nearly a year of carrying both sides of traffic due to the westbound bridge closure.
McKee talks about the Washington Bridge
Gov. McKee explains where the state is currently in building a new westbound portion of the Washington Bridge.
McKee on Washington Bridge: ‘We’re going above and beyond’ on inspection
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an update on inspections of the Washington Bridge.
State officials say eastbound Washington Bridge remains safe
State officials said Monday the eastbound Washington Bridge has not experienced any significant deterioration despite carrying twice the normal traffic since it was pressed into an expanded role last year.
McKee blasts 'irresponsible' concerns that the eastbound Washington Bridge isn't safe. Here's why.
McKee took aim at 'out-of-the-state people who have satellites' quoted in recent media reports suggesting the bridge is unsafe.
Gov. McKee defends condition of eastbound side of the Washington Bridge
Governor Dan McKee took questions on the state of the Washington Bridge on Monday, one day before he was set to deliver his ‘State of the State’ address. A new report shows the eastbound span, that now carries six lanes of traffic,
State says inspection shows remaining span of Washington Bridge in 'fair' condition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The southern span of the Washington Bridge, currently carrying three lanes of travel in each ...
Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.
Aetna, and other firms are relying on questionable legal arguments to try to get themselves removed, the state contends.
R.I. hospitality industry lost $114m in revenue from Washington Bridge closing, report estimates
The report from Salve Regina University and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association says the first year of bridge closures ...
West Greenwich homicides; Washington Bridge lawsuit; doctors union: Top stories this week
Five-figure bonuses for RI Convention Center staff; and Wickford residents protest a proposed roundabout at a problem ...