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Additional Cracks in East Side Bus Tunnel to Increase Costs and Length of Repair Project

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PROVIDENCE — Repairs to the 110-year-old East Side Bus Tunnel will cost more and take longer than previously expected, according to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. RIPTA closed the tunnel in March for planned improvements to its drainage, lighting, and steel beams, but contractors found additional damage after the construction started, capital project manager … Read more

AAA Northeast: Hurricane threats lead to widespread increase in gas prices | Westerly

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PROVIDENCE — A surge in demand, higher oil costs and concerns regarding the impact of Hurricane Beryl on refinery operations in southern Texas are driving up gas prices across the nation.  Texas is the top crude oil and gas processing state in the country, accounting for one-third of the nation’s total refining capacity. As a … Read more