Washington Bridge, Trump

'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.
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.
Does Trump’s federal funding freeze affect R.I.’s bridges?
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is concerned about funding for more than 10 transportation projects, including $220m for the Washington Bridge. Late Monday, the Trump administration ...
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 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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Washington's roadroad bridge is an eyesore. Here is the plan to help beautify it
A renowned mural artist will return to help the central Illinois city freshen up a rusted and bare railroad bridge crossing a ...
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 ...
‘The state’s on a fishing expedition’: Companies sued by R.I. over Washington Bridge failure deny responsibility
Rhode Island sued 13 companies in August that have worked on the now-defunct bridge. Most of them are asking a judge to ...
Collision recalls 1982 Air Florida crash into the 14th Street Bridge
The devastating Air Florida Flight 90 crash on Jan. 13, 1982 and subsequent rescue efforts in the ice-covered Potomac River ...
Roseville completes vital bridge project ahead of schedule
Just after a year of construction and completed ahead of schedule a vital bridge connecting two major traffic corridors has ...
Live Updates: Officials Believe There Are No Survivors in Midair Collision Near Washington
A small plane crashed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, Washington’s ...