"Rhode Island Governor to Announce Rebuilding Plans for Washington Bridge"

Rhode Island officials are set to announce the need to rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge, which was abruptly closed in December due to critical failures. The construction of the new bridge could take approximately two years with estimated costs of $250 million to $300 million, and hopes for federal funding. The closure has caused significant disruptions, and the state is currently working on adding a lane in both directions on the eastbound side of the bridge to alleviate traffic.