RIDOT: Washington Bridge may need to be demolished
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti stressed that engineers are still taking a "comprehensive look" at the bridge's structure and determining whether demolishing the bridge will be necessary.
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti stressed that engineers are still taking a "comprehensive look" at the bridge's structure and determining whether demolishing the bridge will be necessary.
The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Exit 2, according to RIDOT.
It's been less than a week since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) opened the I-195 West bypass lanes on Washington Bridge.
The governor didn't immediately know how long the review the review would take.
The abrupt closure of I-195 West heading into Providence has caused considerable travel impacts around the area.