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 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 for rebuilding the Washington Bridge remains unclear.
RI Delegation Claims Trump Is “Blocking” Washington Bridge Grant Money
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation is asking the Trump Administration not to delay federal funding for the repair of the failed Rhode Island Department of Transportation Washington Bridge and other projects in the state.
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?
Congressional delegation and RIDOT have different views regarding the availability of Washington Bridge funding.
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.
Inspection finds Washington Bridge eastbound in ‘fair’ condition while carrying double the load
R.I. Governor Dan McKee said the inspection report identified “no significant changes” since the expansion of eastbound bridge to six highway lanes in April.
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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 ...
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Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.
PROVIDENCE – Contractors accused of doing shoddy work on the Washington Bridge are relying on flawed legal arguments in hopes of getting the lawsuit against them dismissed, according to a ...
‘The state knew’: Washington Bridge defendants urge judge to toss out lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A league of defense attorneys appeared Tuesday in R.I. Superior Court, requesting a judge toss out a state lawsuit that alleges 13 private companies are responsible for the ...
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
The first hearing for the Washington Bridge lawsuit began on Tuesday at the Providence Superior Court. The state of Rhode ...