RIDOT, Washington Bridge

RIDOT to hold controlled demolition of Washington Bridge next week
Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced it will be conducting its next round of controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge next week.
About that Washington Bridge demolition video … RIDOT says work is going according to plan
It’s unclear who shot a video of a construction excavator knocking down a large portion of the westbound Washington Bridge last Friday, sending debris slamming down onto two barges and into the Seekonk River.
'According to plan': RIDOT says video of Washington Bridge span crashing was controlled demolition
St. Martin said that the demolition posed no danger to the still-in-use span of the Washington Bridge, which is carrying traffic in both directions on Interstate 195 and was 150 feet away. He added that the barges were not damaged and will be reused.
RIDOT says video of bridge crumbling shows "planned, controlled demolition"
Kate Wilkinson reports.
Next phase of Washington Bridge demolition to begin Monday
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced it will begin the next phase in demolishing the Washington Bridge on Monday, Feb. 10.
Washington Bridge controlled demolition scheduled for Feb. 10
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that the next controlled demolition of part of the Washington Bridge is scheduled for Be. 10. RIDOT said a span for the old Gano Street off-ramp will be demolished beginning during the daytime,
Video Now: RIDOT says Washington Bridge demo video was planned and controlled
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RIDOT releases final bidding window for the Washington Bridge
In July, RIDOT received no bids to replace the westbound side of the bridge, as some developers questioned the practicality of completing construction by the department’s initial August 2026 deadline. RIDOT released a new request for qualifications in mid-October.
Safety and environmental concerns after Washington Bridge demo in RI
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