With more Washington Bridge changes coming, R.I. officials plead with drivers for a ‘reset’

“Most of them were minor fender-benders that could be avoided,” Governor Dan McKee said at a State House news conference in Providence, asking motorists for a “reset” in their driving behaviors. Crashes have spiked since the westbound side of the bridge was closed on Dec. 11, 2023, forcing traffic in both directions onto temporary lanes on the eastbound side. Before the closure, there was about one crash a day. Now there are two or three, putting safety at risk and adding to traffic delays. PROVIDENCE – State officials on Friday...