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Bridge work coming to SR 14 in Clark County, Aug. 4-7
WSDOT bridge crews will seal three SR 14 bridge surfaces in Clark County from Aug. 4–7. Expect lane closures with flaggers from 8 a. m. to 3:30 p. on affected days.
Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project
Ken Vance argues that President Trump may be the best hope for restoring common sense to the I-5 Bridge replacement project, citing concerns over cost, delays, and light rail funding.
Plan ahead for nighttime ramp closure on I-5 in Clark County, July 31
WSDOT will close the northbound I-5 off-ramp to 179th Street from 9 p. m. July 31 to 2 a. Aug. 1 for safety tech testing; delays expected.
IBR official remains confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement
IBR officials say the $2. 1 billion in federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement remain secure despite national funding shifts, though light rail remains a point of local controversy.
Expect delays on I-205 in Clark County, July 28-29
WSDOT crews will close the NE Padden Parkway on-ramp to northbound I-205 from 8 a. m. to 3 p. on July 28–29 for brush removal and tree clearing in Vancouver.
Opinion: ‘Vote Before Tolls’ Initiative gains momentum across Oregon
With I-5 and I-205 tolling proposals still advancing, supporters of the Vote Before Tolls initiative say Oregon voters deserve the final say. IP-31 would require public votes before tolls take effect.
Expect delays on SR 503 in Clark County, July 21-24
WSDOT crews will remove brush and danger trees along SR 503 near Amboy from July 21–24, with lane closures and delays expected each day from 8 a. m. to 4 p.
Expect overnight delays on I-205 in Clark County for utility work, July 21
WSDOT will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near Fourth Plain Blvd overnight July 21 for traffic sensor maintenance. Drivers should expect delays and follow posted signs.
C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail
C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect taxpayers.
Plan ahead for lane closures on I-5 in Vancouver, July 17-18
WSDOT will repair message board signs on southbound I-5 in Vancouver with lane closures scheduled for July 17–19. Travelers should prepare for possible delays.
Opinion: TriMet Better Red cost allocation revealed
John Ley examines TriMet’s $204 million Better Red project, showing most of the spending wasn’t on vehicles or tracks—raising questions about cost transparency and regional funding.
Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for a current seismic study for $7.5 Billion Interstate Bridge project
Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7. 5 billion IBR project, raising transparency concerns and proposing an immersed tube tunnel alte…
Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money
Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.
C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99
C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver broke ground on the Vine’s Highway 99 route, a 9-mile bus rapid transit line connecting the university to downtown Vancouver and the Waterfront, set to open in 2027.
C-TRAN board again postpones vote on light rail operations and maintenance costs
The C-TRAN board again postponed a vote on language regarding operations and maintenance costs tied to light rail expansion, with pending lawsuits involving Michelle Belkot continuing to impact boa…
Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’
Lars Larson criticizes Oregon’s funding decisions, highlighting the billions missing from both states for the Interstate Bridge replacement project and calling it a dead-end effort lacking Coast Gu…
Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 9-10
WSDOT will close three I-5 off-ramps near Ridgefield July 9–10 to test wrong-way detection systems and improve safety.
Delays expected on Northwest 99th Street during water quality project construction
Clark County will begin construction in July to install a stormwater filter vault on NW 99th Street. Drivers can expect delays, but lanes will remain open during the work.