cold-case death receives seven-figure settlementStories about Michael Mota, Virtual Cons, Skyline, and Memorial HospitalCoverage of teacher and coach misconduct in North Kingstown SchoolsStories about housing and homelessness in Rhode IslandOngoing coverage of the closure of the Washington Bridge in R...
The demolition of theWashington Bridgein Rhode Island is set to continue on Tuesday. The bridge takes Interstate 195 across the Seekonk River, connecting Rhode Island with Massachusetts. The westbound side was suddenly shut down in December over safety concerns, but demolition stopped in September to...
State Lottery director Marc Furcolo argued that several economic factors along with continuous traffic problems have contributed to the downturn, with special emphasis on the closure of the westbound Washington Bridge, which has hurt traffic to Bally’s Lincoln casino. In response, the state double...
Little Rhody was hit hard by the pandemic, and it has other long-standing issues that make recovery tough. Delays caused by the closure of the westbound side of the Washington bridge is only making matters worse. The reality of this situation comes down to the state finding ways to bring b...
The article reports that lawmakers of Rhode Island have voted on a bill sponsored by State House Majority Leader Nicholas Mattiello that allows Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to implement a Sakonnet River Bridge toll of 10 cents until April 2013 as an alternative funding plan.Burton...
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The state is underlain by the Avalon terrane and was once part of the micro-continent Avalonia prior to closure of the Iapetus ocean. Climate The Blackstone River Greenway in autumn, approximately one mile south of the Martin St. Bridge Rhode Island is on the borderline between humid ...
Future of Rhode Island Bridge up in the Air After Fire More PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The future of a historic Rhode Island drawbridge that has been stuck in the up position for decades is in doubt after an overnight fire, state transportation officials said Wednesday. Fire...
The Henderson Bridge (known by some locals as the New Red Bridge) is a bridge in Rhode Island which spans the Seekonk River, connecting the cities of Providence and East Providence. The bridge was opened in 1969 to replace the old Red Bridge and was also part of a planned Route 44 free...
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