'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound Washington Bridge, is up in the air as President Donald Trump looks to halt spending on climate policies enacted by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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.
Will Washington Bridge funds be paused?
Washington Bridge funds could be in jeopardy.The entire Rhode Island Congressional delegation is warning a big chunk of federal funding is on hold.A letter from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo to Matthew Vaeth,
RI delegation writes to Trump to keep Washington Bridge funding in place
The four members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation said a recent move from President Trump could delay billions of dollars of federal funding, including the $220 million needed to repair the Washington Bridge.
RIDOT opens final bidding window to rebuild Washington Bridge
The two finalists competing to rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge will get three confidential meetings with state transportation officials to discuss their plans before a final contract is awarded in early June.
Did Trump pause federal funding to rebuild Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge?
State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island’s congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office’s acting director, Matthew Vaeth, to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.
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