"Washington Bridge Closure Causes Traffic Chaos on I-195 West"
TL;DR
The westbound lanes of I-195 on the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, have been closed due to a "critical failure" of some bridge components. Repairs are expected to take three months or more, and in the meantime, all westbound traffic is being diverted to alternate routes. Drivers entering Rhode Island from Massachusetts should anticipate delays on various highways.
Topics:nationtransportation#critical-failure#i-195#providence#rhode-island#transportation#washington-bridge
- "Critical failure" closes I-195 west on Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island CBS Boston
- Department of Transportation to close westbound bridge on I-195, repair could take over 3 months Fall River Reporter
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation announces closure of Washington Bridge westbound Turn to 10
- RIDOT closes I-195 West at Washington Bridge; officials, residents brace for traffic WPRI.com
- RIDOT to close I-195 West at Washington Bridge WPRI
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