"Federal Probe Launched into Washington Bridge Closure"
The U.S. Department of Justice and a federal inspector general’s office are investigating the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island, prompting Governor Dan McKee to instruct the Department of Transportation to fully cooperate. The closure, initially attributed to a structural failure, may now require complete reconstruction, and the governor has faced criticism for downplaying the impact on commuters. Attorney General Peter Neronha and State Rep. Jason Knight have both expressed support for the federal inquiry, aiming to swiftly uncover the cause of the bridge's issues.