In a surprise development, no companies submitted bids to build the new westbound Washington Bridge once the deadline came and went on Wednesday, raising questions about what happens next with the massive project.

Companies looking to win the huge contract for the reconstruction job — valued at over $300 million — had to submit their bids by noon on Wednesday. A state portal shows none did so.

The lack of interest from firms in the project is a blow to Gov. Dan McKee and his advisers, who had announced earlier this year that they wanted a new bridge opened by August 2026, just a month before the governor will face Democratic primary voters for reelection. McKee had offered up to $10 million in incentives to companies if they got the job done more quickly.

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