Bridge Report Finally Unsealed | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

For over a decade, Rhode Island’s Turnpike Authority hid bridge inspection reports under a “Sensitive Security Information” label—until Bristol, RI, sued and won. After a nine-month legal battle, the TSA ruled safety inspections aren’t classified, exposing a long-standing misclassification. Though the report is now public, the fight isn’t over: Bristol seeks to recoup nearly $4,000 in legal fees, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t pay for a battle over a document that never should’ve been withheld. The authority and TSA are asking the court to dismiss the case, while Bristol pushes for…