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Rhode Island Sues 13 Firms That Worked on Troubled Washington Bridge

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the state has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction and inspection services related to the troubled Washington Bridge. The bridge was partially shut down over safety concerns in …

Georgia Awards $189M Bridge-Raising Contract to Allow Bigger Cargo Ships

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it has chosen a general contractor to oversee a $189 million project to raise Savannah`s towering suspension bridge so that larger cargo ships can pass underneath and reach one …