Ambulance trips from Rhode Island’s East Bay took about a minute longer in the first six months following the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge’s westbound span on Dec. 11, 2023, according to a new study. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/27/w...
Washington Bridge closure lengthened East Bay ambulance trips, study finds • Rhode Island CurrentA new study reveals ambulance travel times from Rhode Island's East Bay increased by about a minute following the Washington Bridge closure, impacting the time needed to reach specialty care at hospit...rhodeislandcurrent.com