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State representative: Expect sticker shock when Interstate Bridge project officials reveal price, tolling plans
At a town hall in Battle Ground, Rep. John Ley warned of major cost increases and tolling burdens tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads.
Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6
WSDOT will fully close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on Tuesday, May 6 for a bridge inspection using a chain drag test.
Opinion: Do we still need TriMet?
John A. Charles Jr. of the Cascade Policy Institute argues that TriMet should halt expansion plans and prepare for major service reductions in response to falling ridership and rising costs.
Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for bridge deck repairs Friday
Travelers should expect delays Friday, May 2, as WSDOT will temporarily close the SR 503 Yale Bridge for deck inspections between 9 a. m. and 2 p.
Plan ahead for daytime ramp closures on I-5 and SR 14 in Vancouver Tuesday
Daytime ramp closures are scheduled on Interstate 5 and State Route 14 in Vancouver on Tuesday for wrong way detection upgrades.
Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield through May 9
Northbound I-5 travelers near Ridgefield should expect delays through May 9 as crews work on improvements at the Exit 14 off-ramp to support future development.
6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature
A proposed 6-cent gas tax hike is central to a transportation funding deal under negotiation in the Washington Legislature, aimed at raising $3. 2 billion over six years.
Letter: C-TRAN Board improper meeting conduct
Camas resident Rick Vermeers criticizes the C-TRAN Board for misusing parliamentary procedure during a controversial vote on light rail.
Opinion: TriMet’s ‘fiscal cliff’ a caution for Clark County taxpayers
Rep. John Ley warns that Portland’s financially troubled TriMet transit system could pose major risks to Clark County taxpayers as the I-5 Bridge replacement moves forward.
Travel Advisory: Expect daytime delays on northbound I-5 near Woodland for guardrail repairs, April 18
WSDOT will close the left lane of northbound I-5 near Woodland on Friday, April 18, to repair guardrail and improve driver safety.
Belkot speaks before C-TRAN board; directors pause vote on light rail funding language until July
Michelle Belkot spoke at Tuesday’s C-TRAN board meeting, calling her removal from the board unlawful; directors postponed a vote on light rail funding language until July amid legal challenges.
Travel Advisory: Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield
WSDOT is warning travelers to expect delays near Exit 14 on northbound I-5 in Ridgefield as crews begin barrier and lane improvement work supporting future development.
Large crowd expected at C-TRAN Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 15
A large turnout is expected at the April 15 C-TRAN board meeting, where public input and a key vote on light rail funding will follow the recent removal of Michelle Belkot.
Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’
Bob Ortblad argues the I-5 Bridge replacement project is overbudget and inefficient, urging a more cost-effective tunnel alternative to avoid excessive tolls and taxpayer burden.
Clark County beginning installation of upgraded traffic signals in mid-April
Clark County will begin upgrading multiple traffic and pedestrian signals in mid-April to improve safety, accessibility, and transportation technology.
Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?
Rep. John Ley examines a proposed Washington House bill that would double borrowing for the Interstate Bridge Replacement and potentially lead to high tolls affecting Southwest Washington drivers.
Overnight full closure of I-5 in north Clark County for utility work, April 13
Both directions of I-5 in north Clark County will be closed early Sunday morning, April 13, for utility work involving overhead power line relocation.