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
This is a picture of traffic on the Washington Bridge. (WLNE) EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Bids for the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge are due today by 12 p.m. The new build of the bridge includes the Gano Street off-ramp, adding an exit ramp to connect 1-195 westbound to Waterfront Drive in East Providence, … Read more
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
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