Point Street Bridge Swing Remnant Removal
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Source: The Providence Journal
The project involves the removal of the remnants of the historic Point Street Bridge's swing structure in the Providence River. The structure, including 300 creosote-soaked pilings and 250 tons of debris, is a source of water pollution and a navigational hazard. The removal is federally funded and managed by the Coastal Resources Management Council, The Nature Conservancy, and the City of Providen
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Bridge, 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 project involves the removal of the remnants of the historic Point Street Bridge's swing structure in the Providence River. The structure, including 300 creosote-soaked pilings and 250 tons of debris, is a source of water pollution and a navigational hazard. The removal is federally funded and managed by the Coastal Resources Management Council, The Nature Conservancy, and the City of Providence. The work is expected to take six weeks and aims to improve the waterway and marine life. |
Original sector | Civil Engineering |
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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 | Water Supply and Storage, Bridge, Road |
Article published date | 2026-03-27 |
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