Trump, Washington Bridge

'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.
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.
RI lawmakers try to halt delay in receiving federal Washington Bridge funding
The four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation are working to prevent a delay in receiving federal grants awarded for the Washington Bridge.A recen
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.
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.
Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Without an answer from the federal government, the status of federal funds allocated under the Biden Administration for ...
Washington Bridge case lands in court. Contractors argue for swift dismissal.
The state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against 13 companies accused of doing negligent work on westbound Washington Bridge ...
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Crash on Yakima River Bridge blocks traffic for hours
Westbound traffic on I-82 is being detoured due to a crash and a fuel spill at the Yakima River Bridge, according to the ...
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
(WJAR) — Lawyers for the companies Rhode Island is suing over the Washington Bridge failure packed Providence Superior Court ...
WSDOT: I-5 Ship Canal Bridge work delayed to 2026, World Cup addressed
WSDOT announced a significant shift in the timeline for the Revive I-5 project, specifically the work planned for the Ship ...
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RFP posting keeps Washington Bridge replacement efforts on schedule
An image of the Washington Bridge demolition work taken in September 2024 (WLNE). EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode ...
Police identify two victims in pickup truck that drove off Arlington Memorial Bridge into Potomac River
WASHINGTON — The two people in the car that drove off of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, plunging into the Potomac River last Thursday have been identified as Jerod Wert and Jerel Wert by police. The ...