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Mount Hope Bridge in Fair Condition | Providence News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Summary
The Mount Hope Bridge, a 95-year-old structure handling 7 million cars annually, has been deemed “fair” in condition in a newly released 530-page report — sparking legal and public debate. Engineers flagged critical safety issues, including unsafe catwalks, missing barricades, corrosion, and worn bearings, with over a dozen repairs recommended — some marked high priority. A known crack was flagged last November, and officials say they’re committed to addressing all findings. The Rhode Island Turnpike Authority is now asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the bridge’s ownership, claiming the report’s release settles the matter — but Bristol argues they waited nearly 10 months and disputes the authority’s classification of the inspection as sensitive security info. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a6d8d19f8a6801e