Oregon House passes bill laying the groundwork for tolling for the I-5 bridge project

Oregon House passes bill laying the groundwork for tolling for the I-5 bridge project

A bill laying the legal groundwork for collecting tolls to help fund the I-5 bridge replacement passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Oregon, Washington to seek $1.9 billion for I-5 bridge work

At a glance: Massive effort to replace Interstate Bridge expected to last 15 years States set to request funding this summer so construction can start Initial phases will include 24 construction packages and major upgrades Updated cost estimate and final environmental approval expected by 2026 State transportation officials on Thursday said that this summer they will ask for $1.9 billion to begin the 15-year task of replacing the Interstat…