Federal report advances Interstate Bridge megaproject
The final supplemental environmental impact statement has been published for the bridge replacement project between Portland and Vancouver, Washington.
‘Most likely cost’ of bridge project now $14.4 billion
Oregon and Washington state leaders acknowledge that the Interstate Bridge replacement project's cost estimate is up amid rising construction expenses.
Hood River–White Salmon bridge project wins federal OK
Federal officials approved the $1.12 billion Hood River–White Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement project, allowing final design and permitting to begin.
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
Emergency transportation bill will ditch tolls, Kotek says
As lawmakers prepare for an Aug. 29 special session focused on funding ODOT operations, Gov. Tina Kotek indicates a 2017 tolling law is on the chopping block.
Oregon, Washington to seek $1.9 billion for I-5 bridge work
State transportation officials are looking to kick off the 15-year effort to replace the Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver.
New renderings released for Interstate Bridge Replacement project
New renderings have been released for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.
Officials green-light advancing Interstate Bridge Replacement program
The Interstate Bridge replacement project saw major wins this week when all eight partner agencies – Portland City Council, Vancouver City Council, C-TRAN, Metro Council, the Port of Portland, the Port of Vancouver, and the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) – voted to move the project forward.
OP-ED: Equity is at the center of Interstate Bridge Replacement program
The advantage of history is that one can learn from the past and avoid repeating injustices.
Preparing to bridge a gap between states
Greg Johnson, the newly appointed leader of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, recently spoke with the 91ÊÓÆµ about challenges that lie ahead.
States seeking executive to spearhead joint project
The Oregon and Washington transportation agencies are looking to hire an executive to oversee the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Governors hit restart button on joint bridge project
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown joined Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in Vancouver on Monday in a bid to place new urgency on replacing the Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River.
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