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Oregon boosts STIP funding for Interstate Bridge to $5.7 billion
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved a $3.6 billion increase in Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Interstate Bridge project cost estimates soar up to $17.7B
The anticipated cost to replace the Interstate Bridge has more than doubled, raising funding questions even after the U.S. Coast Guard approved a fixed-span design.
Metro adds $1.9 billion of I-5 bridge projects to MTIP
The Metro Council voted to approve adding three projects tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.
Key legislator floats tolling repeal and special session
Sen. Mark Meek supports a special session on transportation if Oregon repeals its tolling law amid budget shortfalls and ODOT layoffs.
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.
Tolls are coming, and ODOT is at the wheel
The state agency is advancing congestion pricing project plans that will make Portland the most-tolled city in the U.S.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
