Washington Bridge demolition contract $17 million over initial budget

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Washington Bridge demolition contract could cost the state over $17 million more than initially estimated. Aetna Bridge Co. was tentatively selected for the project by the McKee administration Friday over a bid from rival Manafort Brothers. Aetna’s bid was for $45.7 million, not including up to $3 million in incentive … Read more

Aetna Bridge Co. to demolish Washington Bridge, reconstruction bidding still open

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After months of searching, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Gov. Dan McKee administration have picked a company for the demolition of The Washington Bridge. The bid, however, is coming in well above initial projections. Since the bridge’s closure half a year ago, it’s been a waiting game … Read more