Governor Dan McKee says the state and the federal government have formally signed an agreement for nearly 221-million-dollars to reconstruct the westbound Washington Bridge.
The governor says the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has already begun to draw down funds to support pre-construction activities for the rebuild.
“With this signing, the $220 million in federal grant funding for the new Washington Bridge has been assured,” said Governor Dan McKee. “This is another sign of continued progress in our work to build a modern, soundly constructed Washington Bridge that will outlast our lifetimes. I want to thank our congressional delegation for their continued support in securing this funding.”
Senator Jack Reed says everyone recognizes the importance of the project to the community and the need for safe, modern, and resilient infrastructure.
He says the federal funds are vital to completing the project.
(Photo: The Governor's Office)