Posts Tagged ‘washington bridge’
What does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition?
In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT…
Read MoreSchoolyard Dust Up – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary I read the account in the Providence Journal as to the Governor’s press conference announcing the finalists for the Washington Bridge construction and felt compelled to find and llisten to it in full . It seems the relationship of the Governor and Attorney general has deteriorated into…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: New Urgency – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Recent announcements from the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) require thinking through bridge financing with new urgency. The state has said that in view of a pending $400M budget deficit it can no longer provide additional funding for Providence schools, and now it has to deal…
Read MoreGov. McKee to hold Washington Bridge update with RIDOT, after failed public virtual meeting
After a failed ZOOM meeting held last Friday night at 6pm – one that would last less than 12 minutes and take no questions from attendees that had been submitted, Governor McKee has set a time to update Rhode Islanders on the “Washington Bridge demolition and the new procurement for reconstruction”. That “Update” will be…
Read MoreRhode Island sues 13 companies for negligence, breach of contract on Washington Bridge
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13 companies that have provided design, construction, and inspection services to the State related to the Washington Bridge. The lawsuit seeks to hold accountable those companies responsible for the…
Read MoreWashington Bridge moving to 6 tight lanes – time for good situational awareness
Photo: RIDOT Tonight’s the night – 3 lanes all the way around, East and West – on I-195. Crews will be working tonight – Friday night warning to those who took 2 hours to commute last Friday night. While RIDOT has said that “crews will be working on Friday night from 9 p.m. to early…
Read MoreWashington Bridge: Plans for 6-lanes begin with 3-lanes East first, starting today.
As part of the previously announced plan to create three lanes of through travel on both sides of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it will begin with changing the traffic pattern on I-195 East to provide three lanes of through travel. RIDOT restriped the highway during the evening –…
Read MoreProvidence begins road changes due to Washington Bridge, bikers will move to sidewalk
Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Mayor Brett Smiley Unveils Providence’s Impact Mitigation Response for the Washington Bridge – Infrastructure Changes to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety and Support Neighbors and Local Businesses Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Wednesday Providence’s comprehensive impact mitigation plan to reduce traffic, improve safety, prevent additional damage to local streets and alleviate the…
Read MoreOpen for Business East Bay, RI: The Endicott Dance Academy
We begin a new, occasional feature highlighting businesses on the East Bay of Rhode Island, as the state undergoes a 2+ year reconstruction of The Washington Bridge. The Endicott Dance Academy describes itself as an inclusive dance studio located in East Providence, with a goal to make participants comfortable as they explore dance through private…
Read MoreWashington Bridge: “We understand the problem – and we have a plan to fix it”
A 3pm press conference revealed the future of the Washington Bridge – and the future of so many Rhode Islanders as they make their way around and about the state. Watch it, here: Washington Bridge update – https://fb.watch/qP0RRYxsIk/ The presentation began with the summary – the Westbound side of the Washington Bridge will need to…
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