In Our View: End Costly Delays, Move Forward with I-5 Bridge

In Our View: End costly delays, move forward with I-5 Bridge

In the wake of recent news surrounding a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge, there is plenty of cause for frustration. But there also is room for optimism. Read more...

Interstate Bridge Replacement Cost Estimate Soars to $14.4 Billion as Governors Commit to Phased Construction Strategy

Washington and Oregon leaders narrow initial focus to $7.65 billion core bridge and light rail project, leveraging $5.5 billion in existing funding to begin construction by 2028. The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released updated cost projections on March 17, placing the full price tag for the five-mile corridor overhaul between $13.5 billion and $15.2 billion, with a most likely cost of $14.4 billion. The figures represent an approximat…

Columbia River Bridge Replacement Gets Even More Expensive

At present, the venture is slated to cost around $14.4 billion or about $2.2 billion more than either state (plus Uncle Sam) have budgeted for.