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Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for annual inspections, March 5-6
Expect traffic delays on SR 503’s Yale Bridge March 5-6 as WSDOT crews conduct annual inspections, requiring temporary closures.
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to hold agencies of the I-5 Interstate Bridge replacement project accountable for spending
Rep. John Ley proposes House Bill 2030 to audit spending on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project, pushing for transparency and financial accountability.
Bistate bridge bill authorizes Washington state to issue bonds to finance project
House Bill 1958 would authorize Washington state to issue up to $1. 6 billion in bonds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, with repayment from toll revenue.
Opinion: Southwest Washington must stand together to reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge replacement
Leslie Lewallen argues that Southwest Washington should reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement, citing high costs and low ridership.
House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on HB 1958 Monday (Feb. 24)
Washington’s House Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1958, a bill that could shift tolling burdens for the I-5 Bridge replacement entirely onto Washington residents.
Letter: Gadflies unite!
Shauna Walters responds to IBR’s Greg Johnson calling project opponents “gadflies” and urges continued opposition to costly light rail plans.
Expect morning commute delays on northbound and southbound I-5 in Clark County Thursday
Expect delays on I-5 near Woodland, La Center, and Ridgefield Thursday morning as WSDOT crews conduct rolling slowdowns for tree removal work.
Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project
Margaret Tweet discusses the rising costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns about light rail funding and congestion relief.
Washington looks to raise $1.6 billion from tolls for new I-5 bridge
Washington lawmakers are planning to raise billions through tolls to fund the new I-5 bridge connecting Washington and Oregon.
Rep. John Ley issues statement after Marie Gluesenkamp Perez invites the USDOT Secretary to discuss the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
Rep. John Ley criticizes the I-5 Bridge project, arguing it prioritizes transit over reducing congestion and saving time.
Billboards make their argument for tunnel instead of bridge
Billboards in Portland urge leaders to consider an immersed tube tunnel as an alternative to the costly Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.
Ramp meters bringing quicker commute times to I-205 in Clark County, Feb. 11
WSDOT activates the final ramp meter on I-205, aiming to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to save Washington transportation up to $500 million
Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1869 to block Washington from funding out-of-state transportation projects, potentially saving up to $500 million.
Opinion: ‘The I-5 Bridge is a dead train rolling’
Lars Larson argues that the proposed I-5 Bridge light rail project is financially unviable, highlighting major budget shortfalls and opposition.
Letter: ‘IBR’s seismic lie’
Engineer Bob Ortblad challenges the IBR Program’s claims about the I-5 Bridge’s seismic vulnerability, citing design concerns.
Camas City Council passes resolution opposing light rail into Clark County via I-5 Bridge replacement project
The Camas City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing light rail in the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project, citing high costs and limited benefits.
Camas City Council to consider resolution against light rail
The Camas City Council will vote on a resolution opposing light rail in the I-5 Bridge project, with a public meeting scheduled for Feb. 3 at Camas City Hall.
POLL: What’s the Biggest Issue with the I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan? We Want Your Opinion!
Concerns mount over the $7. 5 billion I-5 Bridge replacement plan, with debates on cost, congestion relief, and the inclusion of TriMet light rail. Vote now in our weekly poll!