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Why didn’t you want to rebuild the Washington Bridge on I-195 West?

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PROVIDENCE — After a failed attempt to get a contractor for the massive reconstruction of the Washington Bridge on Interstate 195 West, state officials are asking companies to weigh in on why they didn’t bid. The R.I. Department of Transportation issued a “request for information,” or RFI on Friday, asking companies a series of questions … Read more

No companies bid to rebuild R.I.’s Washington Bridge

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PROVIDENCE — The deadline has arrived, and no companies submitted bids to reconstruct the Washington Bridge on I-195 West. The major highway bridge has been shut down since December after a “critical failure,” prompting state leaders to announce plans to demolish and rebuild the bridge. The closure has caused significant disruptions, as the bridge is … Read more