Due to the finding of a critical failure of some bridge components, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Monday that they will close the westbound side of the Washington Bridge effective immediately. Initially, all the westbound lanes will be closed and traffic diverted to alternate routes. In the next two to three weeks, they will move traffic to two lanes on the eastbound side at which time permanent repairs will begin on the westbound side. This will require a … Continue reading RIDOT closes I-195 West at the Washington Bridge effective immediately due to “critical failure” of bridge components