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Rhode Island Selects Finalists for Washington Bridge Rebuild Amid Ongoing Closure Impact
Rhode Island has selected two finalists, Walsh Construction Company and a joint venture of American Bridge Company and MLJ Contracting, to compete for the contract to rebuild the Washington Bridge. This decision follows a revised procurement process after the initial bid attempt failed. The finalists will prepare detailed proposals, with a final selection expected by June 6. Governor Dan McKee acknowledged past missteps in handling the bridge's closure, while RIDOT Director Peter Alviti emphasized the importance of innovation and experience in the upcoming proposals.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Maryland officials are seeking private industry proposals to design and build a replacement for the Key Bridge by October 2028, following its collapse due to a cargo ship accident. The new bridge must be visually attractive, minimize piers in the Patapsco River, and include advanced vessel collision protection. The project, estimated to cost $1.7 to $1.9 billion, aims to alleviate local commute congestion and support the regional economy. Federal funding and bipartisan cooperation are crucial for the project's success.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
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Chicago Reveals New O'Hare Concourse Design Amid $2B Expansion
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
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Rome's $3bn Underground Metro Faces Delays Due to Unearthed Treasures
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
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I-95 Fully Reopens in Philadelphia Nearly a Year After Collapse
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 29 Philadelphia
Less than a year after a tanker fire caused a section of I-95 in Philadelphia to collapse, all eight lanes have reopened. The highway was temporarily fixed in record time, allowing traffic to resume while permanent repairs were completed. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and other officials commemorated the reopening.
I-95 Fully Reopens in Philadelphia Nearly a Year After Collapse
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 29 Philadelphia
Less than a year after a tanker fire caused a section of I-95 in Philadelphia to collapse, all eight lanes have reopened. The highway was temporarily fixed in record time, allowing traffic to resume while permanent repairs were completed. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and other officials commemorated the reopening, highlighting quick federal funding and disaster declarations that facilitated the rapid reconstruction.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
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"Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Progress, Threats, and Mysteries Unraveled"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
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