Finalists Chosen for Washington Bridge Rebuild

Governor Dan McKee has announced the selection of two finalists for the contract to rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island. The chosen finalists are a joint venture of American Bridge Company and MLJ Contracting Corporation, and Walsh Construction Company II, LLC. Both teams are highly experienced, with American Bridge being the fifth-largest bridge builder in the U.S. and Walsh the largest bridge builder globally. This selection follows a new two-step procurement process initiated after no bids were received in the previous attempt. The finalists will collaborate on proposal documents over the next six months, with the final contract award expected by June 6, 2025. Meanwhile, demolition work on the bridge continues, marking the anniversary of its closure due to safety concerns.