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.
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
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.
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.
Will Washington Bridge funds be paused?
Washington Bridge funds could be in jeopardy.The entire Rhode Island Congressional delegation is warning a big chunk of federal funding is on hold.A letter from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo to Matthew Vaeth,
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.
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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 ...
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 transfixed Washington and the nation ...
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Traffic to be restricted to two lanes on Interstate 82 bridge hit by truck near Yakima
A Washington State Department of Transportation spokesperson said drivers should expect delays in the morning hours and plan ...
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 ...
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Oregon, Washington enter uncertain moment for I-5 bridge project as Trump takes office
If everything proceeds as expected, crews will begin construction on a new Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River in 2027, ...
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Covington officials advocate for Brent Spence improvements amid talk of federal funding delay
Covington city officials have spent the week advocating at the highest levels on behalf of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor ...