US EditionOregon Allocates $125M to Replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
KLICKITAT COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 8 – Oregon and Washington together fund $250 million to replace the century-old Hood River Bridge, addressing safety hazards and freight delays on a key National Highway System route.
- The Oregon Legislature matched Washington’s $125 million pledge last week to fund the replacement of the century-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge.
- Growing safety concerns and freight delays driven by the bridge's obsolescence prompted Washington’s early pledge, which helped secure Oregon funding for its replacement.
- Oregon Legislature matches Washington’s $125 million pledge with over $105 million in state funds from multiple biennia, covering about a quarter of the $1.12 billion project cost.
- Following Oregon’s approval, design begins in September for the 1924-built bridge, with a 2030 target opening, marking a key milestone in the project timeline.
- Beyond this project, replacing the bridge will improve safety and freight flow for communities across the Columbia Gorge, supporting regional economic stability.
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Oregon matches WA in bridge money
The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Combined, the state funding covers about a quarter of the project’s estimated $1.12 billion cost. “This project strengthens our entire region’s foundation for growth
OR, WA commit $125M each to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
A longer version of this story originally appeared in the Washington State Standard.The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replace the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Combined, the state funding covers about a quarter of the project’s estimated $1.12 billion cost. “This project strengthens our entire region’s foundation for growth and prosperity. This isn’t just about new…
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Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge.
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