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The IWAY Providence River Bridge travels past a fishermen as it's floated up the Providence River at Conimicut Point in 2006.

The Iway bridge float is being recognized as an example of innovative management and is in the running for the "America's Transportation Award."

The recognition comes from three industry groups: the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and AAA.

The bridge was built at Pier 2 at Quonset Point/Davisville and floated a dozen miles up Narragansett Bay to Providence, where it was put into place.

The arch bridge is the most prominent part of the agency's biggest project, the relocation of a section of Route 195 and its interchange with Route 95.

The bridge float won in the large innovative management category, which notes the use of technology, and new and creative ways to improve transit, safety, accessibility and help manage traffic.

But the float is just one of 10 finalists for the prize. The winner will be selected by a panel, and the winning state will receive money to support a graduate-level grant for transportation education.

And the people who also use the Iway have a say; anyone can vote online for a People's Choice Award. The winning state's department of transportation will get funding for a community service project.

The Iway bridge float was nominated because it saved money, time and not the least, it attracted a lot of public attention, according to the Transportation Award's Web site, getting people interested in transportation.

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