RIDOT, Washington Bridge

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.
RIDOT says video of bridge crumbling shows "planned, controlled demolition"
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Video Now: RIDOT says Washington Bridge demo video was planned and controlled
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Video of Washington Bridge demolition is raising questions
(WJAR) — A video making the rounds on social media is raising questions about the demolition of the Washington Bridge. It shows pieces of the bridge slamming down, and now some are questioning if this work was planned, and why people were not alerted of the major demolition.
RIDOT: Washington Bridge video was 'planned, controlled demolition
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said the video that made rounds on social media this past weekend is no cause for concern.
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.
Washington Bridge demolition prompts environmental concerns, OSHA inspection
The demolition of a large chunk of the condemned westbound Washington Bridge went "according to plan," according to RIDOT.
Demo video shows large portion of Washington Bridge coming down
It might not be enough to make up for over a year of the traffic delays, late arrivals at work and general headaches, but a recently shared video of Washington Bridge demo is pretty satisfying.
Safety and environmental concerns after Washington Bridge demo in RI
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Community Focus: RIDOT Director Peter Alviti on the Washington Bridge and more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joined 12 News at 4 to talk more about the status of the demolition work on the Washington Bridge ...
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Attorney: RIDOT employee ‘very clearly’ being targeted for speaking out
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A longtime Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) employee is taking his supervisors to court over claims that he’s being retaliated against for publicly ...
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RIDOT says overnight parking ban at Kingston Station begins Monday night
Rhode Island Department of Transportation. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said ...
Alviti: OSHA inspecting Washington Bridge demolition after media attention
A spokesperson would not discuss specifics but said the purpose of the inspection is to determine if there were any ...
Rhode Island DOT clears homeless camp, raises concerns about relocation plans
Rhode Island Department of Transportation crews did a massive cleanup of a homeless encampment right on the lines between Cranston and Providence Thursday.Home ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Demolition Goes Wrong at Washington Bridge, Barge Crushed UPDATED
On Friday, the demolition of the Washington Bridge suffered a significant incident, according to witnesses tied to the Rhode ...