RIDOT to hold controlled demolition of Washington Bridge next week
Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced it will be conducting its next round of controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge next week.
Washington Bridge controlled demolition scheduled for Feb. 10
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that the next controlled demolition of part of the Washington Bridge is scheduled for Be. 10. RIDOT said a span for the old Gano Street off-ramp will be demolished beginning during the daytime,
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Next phase of Washington Bridge demolition to begin Monday
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced it will begin the next phase in demolishing the Washington Bridge on Monday, Feb. 10.
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.
Safety and environmental concerns after Washington Bridge demo in RI
A large portion of the condemned westbound Washington Bridge heading into Providence, Rhode Island, was demolished, and although the state says the demolition went according to plan, others have raised concerns,
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 violations of OSHA workplace safety standards.
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.
12 News Now: OSHA inspecting Washington Bridge demolition
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) told 12 News they are inspecting Washington Bridge demolition subcontractor J.R. Vinagro Corporation.
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.
Washington Bridge neighbors startled by sudden collapse during demo
Kate Wilkinson reports.
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