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Providence Council backs state bill to create Crook Point Bridge Authority after debate over liability
Summary
After extended debate about safety and potential city liability, the Providence City Council voted to urge the General Assembly to create a Crook Point Bridge Authority; sponsors said the move preserves a local landmark and may bring roughly $6 million in state funds, while critics warned of future fiscal risk.
The Providence City Council voted in favor of a resolution urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to create a Crook Point Bridge Authority, after members spent more than an hour debating liability, safety and state funding.
Supporters framed the resolution as a step to preserve a local landmark and unlock state dollars. “This authority will have the ability to make decisions and put together a plan for the future,” Councilwoman Ryan said, noting “the monies that were transferred or allocated … were upwards of $6,000,000” and that the resolution itself does not spend city…
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