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McKee: Washington Bridge issues should’ve been found ‘long ago’

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg plans to pay Rhode Island a visit on Tuesday, March 19. State leaders revealed Thursday that the westbound side of the bridge, which dates back to the late 1960s, needs to be demolished and rebuilt. The state has estimated that the Washington Bridge replacement will cost $250 million to $300 million.

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McKee: Washington Bridge issues should’ve been found ‘long ago’

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The nation's top transportation official will be in Rhode Island next week to get a first-hand look at the Washington Bridge and the traffic caused by the closure of its westbound span. That closure, which began in December, is expected to last for at least two more years, much to the chagrin of people who live, work and commute through the area. State leaders revealed Thursday that the westbound side of the bridge…

1 month ago·East Providence, United States

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