Inflation worries prompt Washington lawmakers to plan for more I-5 bridge tolls

Inflation worries prompt Washington lawmakers to plan for more I-5 bridge tolls

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River. The House Transportation Committee amended then approved House Bill 1958, authorizing the sale of $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds. That’s $900 million more than assumed in the original bill. The legislation now goes to the Rules Committ…

WA lawmakers jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M • Washington State Standard

Crews work on the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River in 2019. (Oregon Department of Transportation)Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.  The House Transportation Committee amended then approved House Bill 1958, authorizing the sale of $2.5 billion in general obligation bon…

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 Bridge borrowing plan by $900M

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River. Read more...

The increase in revenues of states and municipalities, including through transfers received from the Union, helped to inflate the space that governors and mayors have to take out new loans. Money irrigates regional coffers in the short term, but creates a debt to be paid in the future - a commitment that often falls on its successors. Read more (04/08/2025)

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900 million

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.