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Interstate Bridge

Apr 21, 2026

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.

Mar 17, 2026

‘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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Sep 5, 2025

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.

Jul 24, 2025

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.

May 9, 2025

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.

Mar 6, 2024

New renderings released for Interstate Bridge Replacement project

New renderings have been released for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.

Jul 15, 2022

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.

Feb 21, 2022

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.

Jun 18, 2020

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.

Feb 21, 2020

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.

Nov 18, 2019

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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