"Rhode Island Officials Seek Federal Action on Washington Bridge Investigation Amid Fraud Probe"

Rep. Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed have commented on the Justice Department's request for documents on the Washington bridge closure, stating that an independent review is appropriate to determine how the bridge deteriorated and who should be held accountable. The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation has reached out to the federal government to encourage an investigation, while Sen. Reed is working to secure aid from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for bridge reconstruction. The state has until the end of February to provide the requested documents, coinciding with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation's decision on repair plans.