Posts Tagged ‘bridges’
Mt. Hope Bridge true condition and safety. Release the 2024 Inspection Report – Nick Landekic
by Nick Landekic, contributing writer Photo, https://www.ritba.org/history According to the National Society of Professional Engineers, Rhode Island has the worst bridges in the country. We rank last among the states with 22.3% of our bridges – nearly one out of every four – being structurally deficient. Our roads are no better. According to the U.S.…
Read MoreCranston begins its own inspection of 7 bridges and 7 culverts
cranston to conduct bridge inspections of its own
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Ice fishing, a gourmet game dinner, 1791 leads the way in 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Randy Rafuse Food Pictures: Michelle Renee Audette Ghenne Ice fishing in Maine is exceptional as of late. Fortunately, some days have had great weather to boot, as shown in the header picture. If you have the time and money there are numerous lodges and camps set up to accommodate…
Read MoreWashington Bridge: READ 1st draft report, with dramatic findings. Lane changes, other bridges.
“…under sufficient load the bridge could fail with limited to no advanced warning”. Sentences similar to this are scattered throughout the draft of the first report to be received by RI DOT. This report is done by VN Engineers. While media outlets were quick to say they had obtained the report first – reporter Brian…
Read MoreUPDATED: Travel Advisory, Washington Bridge closures
(Updates in red) This begins with the original information on the closure of the Washington ridge – note that it will be updated CONTINUOUSLY – with new information noted in RED – please check back on this critical and ever-changing information. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound side of…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Joe Paolino, Jr. and Peter Alviti, Director, RIDOT
Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island each week on his public service show, In The Arena, on ABC6, which airs on Sunday mornings. This week Paolino interviews Peter Alviti, the head of the RI Department of Transportation. They discuss all the construction projects being done in Rhode Island, truck tolls, Road Works, etc.…
Read MoreWe can prevent “suicide by bridge” – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Photo: top, Bryan Ganley As the General Assembly goes into recess until the fall, Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) sees H-5053, to require safety barriers or netting on the three bridges that connect Aquidneck and Conanicut Islands to the mainland of Rhode Island, as in hiatus. The bill…
Read More$50 million boost for Rhode Island bridges
US Senator Jack Reed announced an extra $50 million to boost much needed Rhode Island bridge improvements and repairs. These funds will also support job creation and improving of infrastructure. Reed notes his leadership post on the Appropriations Committee for paying major dividends for Rhode Island by directing millions in additional federal funding to address…
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