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Washington DC is preparing for a large military parade to celebrate the army’s 250th anniversary, involving tanks, aircraft, and thousands of soldiers, which is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions, city damage, and political controversy, especially given the event's timing with Trump's birthday and the city's political climate.
The U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington D.C. will feature a large parade and festival, leading to extensive street closures, security measures, and traffic disruptions, with an expected crowd of hundreds of thousands and significant logistical planning involving multiple agencies.
The filming of "Bad Boys 4" in South Florida is causing traffic disruptions from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, with road closures and production impacting various areas. Not much is known about the plot of the movie, expected to be released later this summer, but the filming has attracted attention, including a visit from Will Smith who posted about meeting Lionel Messi and David Beckham.
The R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has released an emergency inspection report revealing structural damage to the Washington Bridge, leading to its immediate closure. The report includes images showing the failure of steel anchor pins that hold major beams in place. The pins, dating back to 1968, had reached the end of their useful life, causing accelerated deterioration. The bridge was last inspected in July and deemed to be in good condition. The closure has resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with the eastbound side expected to reopen in two weeks and the westbound side in at least three months.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee defended his administration's handling of the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the massive traffic disruptions. McKee stated that the closure was due to serious concerns flagged by an engineer, and the decision was made after intensive inspections and meetings. The governor has no plans to declare a state of emergency at this time but is exploring alternative solutions. The bridge is expected to take at least three months to repair, and efforts are being made to expedite the process. The closure is part of Rhode Island's ongoing efforts to address its deteriorating bridges.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to critical failure of some original bridge components from the 1960s. The closure will cause major disruptions, with drivers being detoured onto Broadway in East Providence and having to use alternate routes. Depending on the severity of the repairs needed, the closure could last for three months or more. Additionally, two lanes of I-195 East near Exit 1A will be closed for approximately two weeks, further impacting traffic.
The Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston was briefly closed due to a medical emergency to facilitate an organ transplant, causing brief delays for drivers on Interstate 90. The closure comes as the Sumner Tunnel remains shut down for an eight-week project, leading to heavy traffic disruptions and motorists transitioning to alternate routes. MassDOT officials have worked with State Police to prioritize and guide ambulances through the Ted Williams Tunnel during the Sumner Tunnel closure.
TDOT warns of potential traffic disruptions as the largest travel center in the world, Buc-ee's, is set to open on Monday at I-40 Exit 407 in Sevierville, Tennessee. This is the second Buc-ee's in Tennessee, with the other one located in Crossville.