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Washington 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 MoreLiving with an East Rhode Island, West Rhode Island state of mind – as we wait
Photo, top: RIDOT What we know: We learned much about what is happening with the Washington Bridge in one day – yesterday. This following a weekend of swirling rumors – rumors that began when we learned that the repair of the bridge would now take “more than 3 months”, as originally estimated. The new rumors?…
Read MoreIn the Arena… Joe Paolino Jr. interviews East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island about emergent issues. Here, back a few weeks ago, Paolino interviewed the Mayor of East Providence, Bob DaSilva – and they talk about the beginnings of the Washington Bridge re-construction – but also new waterfront developments and Metacomet Country Club. Be sure to watch…
Read MoreWashington Bridge: Day 4. Two lanes West open
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Read MoreWashington Bridge, Day 3 UPDATES- with special advice for pregnant women in the East Bay
We begin with urgent information from the RI Department of Health, directed to pregnant women expecting delivery soon: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that ambulances be used by pregnant people in the East Bay who are in labor and who, after consulting with their healthcare professional, need to get to a…
Read MoreIf your business is impacted by the Washington Bridge closure, take these steps
Is your business being impacted? Your business may be impacted in a number of different ways. You can’t get to your customers, your vehicle isn’t allowed to travel on some of the alternate routes, your customers aren’t coming to you, you can’t make your deliveries, you have lost revenue, among many others. It may be…
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…
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