As state waits for federal approval of Washington Bridge permits, RIDOT interim director takes over

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 1,122

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The work to physically rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge is supposed to start as early as April under the timeline established on the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) website. That is, if the contractor overseeing the multi-year project can secure federal permitting in time.

Interim RIDOT Director Robert Rocchio told reporters gathered at the State House Tuesday afternoon that the state is still awaiting approval from the U.S. Coast Guard and Army Corp …

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