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The westbound span of the Washington Bridge was closed on Dec. 11, 2023, after the Department of Transportation announced the critical failure of some original bridge components.
The House Oversight Committee is chaired by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick). The Senate Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight Committee is chaired by Sen. Mark McKenney (D-Dist. 30, Warwick).
“The closing of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge has been a major disruption, especially to the lives of thousands of Rhode Islanders who live or work in the East Bay, and has negatively impacted many businesses. Our Oversight Committees need answers, particularly in addressing concerns about timelines, costs and funding for the demolition and reconstruction projects. The process is moving more slowly than many of us anticipated and expected, and we look forward to learning more details from Director Alviti,” said Chairwoman Serpa and Chairman McKenney