PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The southern span of the Washington Bridge, currently carrying three lanes of travel in each direction, is in "fair" condition, according to a fall 2024 inspection report obtained by NBC 10 News.

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.

The R.I. Department of Transportation released a report detailing the findings of a multi-day inspection of the eastbound and open Washingotn Bridge conducted in October and November.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an update on inspections of the Washington Bridge.

According to a report by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and Salve Regina University, there has been a projected $114 million loss in statewide hospitality-related revenue. The bridge closure has created a “substantial strain on local businesses and employment,” the study found.

Aetna, and other firms are relying on questionable legal arguments to try to get themselves removed, the state contends.

Businesses come and go, but in recent years and especially since the impact of RIDOT’s failure to maintain the Washington Bridge, the number of closures seem to be increasing in Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will open additional travel lanes off Interstate 95 North on the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at Exit 38 on Jan. 18. RIDOT said the lanes will enable easier access to the service road and provide more room for traffic merging onto and off the service road,

The report from Salve Regina University and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association says the first year of bridge closures also led to the loss of an estimated 1,300 industry jobs

Five-figure bonuses for RI Convention Center staff; and Wickford residents protest a proposed roundabout at a problem intersection.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Tuesday under a shiny, refurbished statue of the Independent Man, Rhode Island lawmakers will get back to work in a new General Assembly session. From the data breach to the Washington Bridge, they've got a lot of big issues ...