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POLL: What’s the biggest concern you have with the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan?
As costs rise and Oregon’s funding fails, concerns mount over the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan. Clark County Today asks readers: what’s your biggest concern?
Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 8-9
Travelers on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield should prepare for ramp closures July 8–9 as WSDOT crews conduct final testing of new wrong-way driving detection systems. The closures affect exits 9 an…
Oregon DOT director calls transportation funding bill failure ‘shocking,’ warns of layoffs
ODOT Director Kris Strickler warned staff that up to 700 layoffs are imminent after lawmakers failed to pass a transportation funding bill, deepening the agency’s $300 million shortfall.
New crossing opens over SR 500 in Vancouver
WSDOT has opened a new pedestrian and bike bridge over SR 500 in Vancouver, restoring direct and ADA-accessible access for people walking, biking, or rolling.
C-TRAN to hold groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99
C-TRAN will break ground July 9 on The Vine’s Highway 99 extension, a new rapid transit line connecting Salmon Creek and downtown Vancouver.
Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’
Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner.
City of Battle Ground announces speed limit reductions on multiple city streets
Battle Ground will begin installing lower speed limit signs starting June 30 as part of a safety-focused update approved by the City Council.
Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for utility work Friday, June 27
Drivers on northbound I-5 near 179th Street in Clark County should expect delays Friday due to WSDOT light pole maintenance and lane closures between 7 a. m. and 2 p.
Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion
In a recent column, John Ley responds to IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s statement that “you cannot build your way out of congestion,” referencing regional and national projects where additional v…
Opinion: The IBR ‘guessed and guessed low’ on project costs
John Ley criticizes IBR leadership over rising costs, flawed data, and unverified promises tied to the I-5 Bridge project, calling for serious oversight of the largest public works project in Portl…
Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend
WSDOT is urging travelers to prepare for heavy traffic and possible delays across Washington during the busy July 4 holiday weekend.
Rob Anderson’s case against four Clark County councilors delayed
A court delay caused by missing case files has pushed Rob Anderson’s lawsuit against four Clark County councilors to a July 9 hearing in Superior Court.
Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee
Rep. John Ley has been appointed to three legislative work committees, including a key bi-state group overseeing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project across the Columbia River.
Opinion: An accusation of ‘multiple inaccuracies and defamatory statements’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares the full details of a critical exchange with IBR Program Administrator Greg Johnson, who objected to claims made in a recent column about the light rail a…
WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases
The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted to delay the start of tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge by a year, while approving steeper toll rate increases once collection begins.
‘Not looking terrific for summer’: High gas prices in WA could get worse
With refinery shutdowns, global conflicts, and new state taxes on the horizon, Washington drivers could be in for a rough summer at the pump — and possibly an even more expensive future.
Plan for overnight lane and ramp closures on northbound I-5 in Vancouver, June 17–19
WSDOT will close multiple lanes and ramps along northbound I-5 in Vancouver during overnight hours June 17–19 for repaving and maintenance work.
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visits U.S. Department of Transportation to oppose light rail in I-5 Bridge project
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visited federal transportation officials in Washington, D. C. , to advocate against the proposed light rail component of the I-5 Bridge project.