Bristol Challenges RITBA’s Delay

Bristol is standing firm against RITBA’s latest request for a 30-day extension to withhold the Mount Hope Bridge inspection report, arguing the delay is unjustified and violates public records law. The town contends RITBA hasn’t made sufficient effort to release the document, especially since the federal TSA’s review hasn’t produced a binding decision. With the bridge—built in 1929 and carrying 7 million vehicles annually—labeled “fracture critical” and plagued by corrosion, public demand for transparency is high, especially after last year’s Washington Bridge closure. While RITBA claims security concerns, the state DOT routinely releases inspection reports without such excuses. The attorney general previously backed RITBA, but Bristol insists the public’s right to know about the safety of vital infrastructure outweighs bureaucratic delays. A federal judge has yet to rule on this latest extension request. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e43a01bc5b514718