The Crook Point Bridge has been standing at attention for 50 years. It’s an eyesore. (Frank Carini/ecoRI News)
Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t understand the fascination to spend money to save and then maintain a bridge to nowhere. For once, I agree with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
RIDOT plans to demolish the Crook Point Bascule Bridge, but the General Assembly recently advanced legislation to help the city of Providence preserve the rusted railroad drawbridge. RIDOT is willing to transfer it to the city. Of course it is…