Mount Hope Bridge Replacement

planned

The Mount Hope Bridge, opened in 1929 and approaching its 100th birthday, is facing significant issues including lane closures due to a dehumidification project to slow cable corrosion, recurring potholes, and frequent inspections and repairs. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to keep the bridge in service for at least 50 more years, but there are concerns about safety and functionality. There is a call for an honest, independent assessment and public hearings to evaluate full replacement of the bridge, which is considered functionally obsolete and a choke point for the local economy.