The cost of the I-205 Abernethy Bridge, approved in 2018, based on a cost estimate of $248 million, has just reached $885 million. The latest cost overruns stem from disputes with Kiewit Infrastructure West, the project contractor and associated delays. ODOT also “deferred” a key part of the project (soil stabilization to protect bridge columns) and now that bill, estimated at as much as $125 million is coming due. With a total price of $885 mil…
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