Point Street Bridge Swing Mechanism Removal
Planned · Rhode Island · Last reported Mar 2026
Source: The Providence Journal
The Point Street Bridge in Providence, opened in 1872 with a swing device that allowed it to pivot for ship passage. The swing system became obsolete after the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier was completed in 1966, blocking river traffic. The wooden structure remained, deteriorating and posing navigational and environmental hazards. Plans are underway to remove the rotting vestiges of the swing mechan
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Seaport, Road
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Providence Journal
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Point Street Bridge in Providence, opened in 1872 with a swing device that allowed it to pivot for ship passage. The swing system became obsolete after the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier was completed in 1966, blocking river traffic. The wooden structure remained, deteriorating and posing navigational and environmental hazards. Plans are underway to remove the rotting vestiges of the swing mechanism, which is a significant improvement for the Providence River. |
Original sector | Construction & Maintenance |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Rhode Island |
City | Providence |
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Source | The Providence Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Seaport, Road |
Article published date | 2026-03-31 |
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