I-5 Bridge Replacement Project – Tolls Will Cause Massive Traffic Diversion to I-205

I-5 Bridge replacement project – Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205

Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.

Interstate Bridge Project: Tolls will cause massive traffic diversion to I-205

The proposed $15 billion I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Project will be paid for in part by $2.00 to $4.65 tolls.  These tolls will cause tens of thousands of vehicles per day to stop crossing the I-5 bridge; and most traffic will divert to the parallel I-205 bridge, producing gridlock, according to IBR consultant reports. City Observatory obtained—via public records requests—”investment grade” toll revenue estimates prepared by IBR con…