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The Oregon and Washington transportation agencies are looking to hire an executive to oversee the Interstate Bridge replacement project.

The program administrator would lead the program office and be responsible to both the Oregon and Washington transportation departments.

鈥淲e need to do everything possible to set this program up for success to meet the needs of the bistate region,鈥� Washington Transportation Secretary Roger Millar stated in a news release. 鈥淗aving one top executive for the office that jointly represents both states will provide consistent leadership and a unified vision for the program.鈥�

A national recruitment for the position is being conducted by J. Tedesco & Associates.

鈥淩eplacing the Interstate Bridge is essential for the economic vitality, resiliency and livability of the entire Portland-Vancouver region,鈥� Oregon Transportation Director Kris Strickler stated. 鈥淔inding a program administrator who can effectively lead the work of the office as a partnership effort will be critical to successfully identify a solution that truly reflects community needs and values.鈥�

The two states have pledged a total of $44 million to form a joint bridge office to study past plans and evaluate future options. The previous attempt to replace the century-old infrastructure between Portland and Vancouver, the Columbia River Crossing proposal, fell apart in 2013. That prompted acrimony between state leaders.

In November 2019, Govs. Kate Brown and Jay Inslee held a joint press conference in Vancouver to push for the project.

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