"Engineers Recommend Replacement of Washington Bridge, Leaving Residents and Businesses Disheartened"

Engineers have found significant structural deficiencies in the westbound Washington Bridge, leading to the conclusion that it must be torn down and rebuilt, potentially taking up to two years. The deficiencies pose a risk to the newer eastbound structure, prompting the opening of the eastbound bridge to three lanes of traffic in each direction to alleviate congestion. The governor indicated that a "day of reckoning" is coming and legal action may be considered, pending the completion of a forensic analysis and review by engineering firms.