PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The westbound side of the Washington Bridge, which abruptly shut down last month after structural deficiencies were discovered, may need to be torn down and completely rebuilt, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti acknowledged Monday.

Alviti stressed that engineers are still taking a “comprehensive look” at the bridge’s structure and determining whether demolishing the bridge will be necessary.

But that possibility hasn’t been ruled out just yet, he said.

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Sarah Doiron

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