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.
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 direction, is in "fair" condition, according to a fall 2024 inspection report obtained by NBC 10 News.
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 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.
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.
RIDOT: 195 Washington Bridge eastbound span deemed safe for current traffic flow
Rhode Island officials say the latest inspection of the 195 Washington Bridge confirms its temporary six-lane configuration is safe for traffic in both directions. Target 12 Investigator Alexandra Leslie has the latest.
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.
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,
McKee talks about the Washington Bridge
Gov. McKee explains where the state is currently in building a new westbound portion of the Washington Bridge.
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Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.
PROVIDENCE – Contractors accused of doing shoddy work on the Washington Bridge are relying on flawed legal arguments in hopes of getting the lawsuit against them dismissed, according to a ...