New financial analysis of I-5 bridge replacement shows tolling impacts

New financial analysis of I-5 bridge replacement shows tolling impacts

Traffic on the new bridge will plummet from current levels, and even with the higher tolls, there’s a major funding gap.   By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project Approximately 134,000 vehicles per day cross the Columbia River using the Interstate Bridge . — IBR Program photo A yet-to-be-released analysis of the proposed new Interstate Bridge provides the clearest view yet of how tolling, which is central to any effort to fund and build the p…

Analysis suggests tolling math doesn't add up for I-5 bridge replacement

A yet-to-be-released analysis of the proposed new Interstate Bridge provides the clearest view yet of how tolling, which is central to any effort to fund and build the public works project across the Columbia River, could affect traffic numbers — and the project’s funding shortfall. It’s a matter of statewide importance for Oregonians, given that the interstate crossing is an economic artery not only for commuters but truck freight from Ontario…