All lanes on I-95 reopened on May 5, 2024. (EarthCam)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island secured $251 million in federal funding for the repair of aging bridges along the I-95 corridor.
The condition of 15 bridges will be addressed with the funding, according to the Rhode Island Congressional delegation of U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.
The funds come to Rhode Island via the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bridge Investment Plan (BIP).
There are nine bridges in Rhode Island in need of upgrades considered in “poor” condition by RIDOT, and six in “low-fair” condition.
The total expected to be spent on these repair projects is $723 million.
“Rhode Island is grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Congressional Delegation for this much-needed funding to address our critical infrastructure needs,” said Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee.
“This award will support our strategic plan for prioritized bridge repair and replacement across the state.”