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ODOT falling behind on replacing state’s aging bridges, new report says
Under ideal conditions, the agency says it would be able to replace 27 bridges per year. But with its current resources, it’s only on pace to replace three.
Infrastructure
Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M
With significant cost increases on highway and bridge projects in recent years, lawmakers are facing a price tag ranging from $5 billion to $7.5 billion in order to fund the project to replace the I-5 bridge across the Columbia River. To help with the cost, Washington state is increasing the amount of toll revenue and is looking to the House Transportation Committee to get a funding bill through Congress.
3 Pacific Northwest bridges identified in federal report as potentially vulnerable to ship collisions
The Astoria-Megler and St. Johns bridges were among the dozens of spans across the country recommended to undergo “vulnerability assessments” by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Oregon, Washington enter uncertain moment for I-5 bridge project as Trump takes office
If everything proceeds as expected, crews will begin construction on a new Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River in 2027, marking the end of decades of debate and frustration following a failed effort to replace the aging bridge between Vancouver and Portland more than a decade ago.
City of Vancouver awarded $30 million grant to cap I-5 as part of bridge replacement
Washington lawmakers announced Monday a $30 million grant to construct a “lid” over a section of Interstate 5 is coming to the city of Vancouver. The award will fund construction on one piece of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
Hayden Island community pushes to be heard as I-5 bridge replacement heads toward reality
The replacement of the Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver will affect many people, but few more than residents of Hayden Island. Many have been voicing their concerns before a public comment period closes Monday.
Oregon counties say they’ll need extra $834 million annually for roads, bridges
The counties’ report comes as lawmakers try to craft a transportation funding plan
Interstate Bridge report offers more insight on tolls, construction, travel times
The group leading the Interstate Bridge replacement project released a document Friday that offers insights into how a new I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington would change travel in the region.
Multnomah County commissioners approve ‘inverted Y’ design for Burnside Bridge upgrade
Multnomah County commissioners unanimously approved a design Thursday for a new earthquake-resilient Burnside Bridge.
Oregon’s bridge conditions improve, but a long-term decline is still expected
Oregon Department of Transportation's Bridge Program manager Bert Hartman said the replacement process is still happening too slowly.