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For McKee, Washington Bridge project poses potential political risks, rewards
The governor plans to open a new bridge just before the September 2026 gubernatorial primary – he could be cutting a ribbon or facing his own ‘day of reckoning’.
COMMENTARY | NICK LANDEKIC
How safe is the Mount Hope Bridge?
The Washington Bridge is not Rhode Island’s only vital span that should command the public’s attention. In the East Bay, there is reason to look more closely at the Mount Hope Bridge as well.
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Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes
It’s not every day that an Emmy-, Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning actress drops in on a classroom of Rhode Island high school students. But for kids in Central Falls, the odds are a little more likely.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit R.I., after decision to rebuild Washington Bridge
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Rhode Island on Tuesday, just days after state officials acknowledged they’d have to replace the Washington Bridge westbound on Interstate 195.
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Governor McKee’s big bridge bet
McKee has set a lofty goal: Rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge within two years and for no more than $300 million.
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Business owners have questions about Washington Bridge rebuild, but not high hopes
For some Providence and East Providence business owners doing their best to cope in the three months since the Washington Bridge closure, the news Thursday that a solution was at least two years away was not really a surprise.
COMMENTARY | DAVID CAPRIO, JENNIFER FAIRBANK, BENEDICT LESSING, MARGARET HOLLAND MCDUFF
Save this lifesaving program for children from budget cuts
The First Connections program provides free home visiting services for approximately 3,000 Rhode Island families a year.
RI POLITICS
R.I. legislators concerned bridge project could exceed $300 million estimate
House Speaker Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat, said he also is concerned federal funding could be affected by Republican victories in the November elections.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Washington Bridge in R.I. must be rebuilt; won’t reopen until 2026
An engineering firm said the new highway bridge could be completed in two years at the earliest. It could cost up to $300 million.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Providence bike lanes could be removed to alleviate gridlock from Washington Bridge closure
“Permanent solutions” to traffic woes in Providence will be considered now that state officials have said the bridge closure on I-195 west will last years.
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Best things to do in Rhode Island: March 15-22
This week: St. Paddy’s Day parades, live music, Irish fare, Jax Hollow in Jamestown, and more!