State Drops One Firm in Bridge Lawsuit

The state is dropping Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants Inc. from its Washington Bridge lawsuit—but not without keeping the door open to bring them back later. With 12 other companies still facing accountability for the bridge’s December 2023 collapse, legal proceedings accelerate as a special master steps in to manage document disputes ahead of trial in late 2027. Meanwhile, construction of the new westbound bridge presses forward for a late 2028 opening, while costs balloon past $200 million—with projections nearing half a billion. Governor McKee’s promise of accountability remains central as the state navigates this costly, complex legal and infrastructure reckoning. 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/83d14a1324852b85