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Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement is not a solution for anything
John Charles believes the Interstate Bridge should be left alone for now and ODOT should be directed to start planning for two new bridges.
Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland
The bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program will hold in-person neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland, allowing community members to ask questions and obtain information about the pr…
5-1-1 travel information phone number will be deactivated May 19
WSDOT to deactivate 5-1-1 travel information phone number due to declining call volumes, high costs, and the availability of alternative technology.
Members of Vancouver City Council approve acquisition of downtown property
Vancouver City Council approves a $12-million acquisition of downtown property, known as Library Square. This acreage is of particular interest to city officials due to its close proximity to two p…
Projected Washington transportation revenues drop $633 million over 6 months
Washington transportation funding faces a significant revenue decline of hundreds of millions of dollars, primarily due to lower motor vehicle fuel tax revenues driven by increased electric vehicle…
Plan ahead for smoother Memorial Day holiday travel
Memorial Day weekend travel in the Pacific Northwest is expected to increase, and the Washington State Department of Transportation advises travelers to plan ahead and utilize online tools, social…
Expect delays northbound on I-5 through Woodland for emergency bridge repair Tuesday
Maintenance crews will implement a rolling slowdown on northbound Interstate 5 near Woodland, causing delays, as they install a temporary bridge deck patch after discovering a hole in the center tr…
Despite opposition, IBR administrator says tolling is ‘necessary’ for I-5 Bridge replacement project
Administrator Greg Johnson responds to Clark County Today’s numerous questions about the proposed bridge replacement.
It’s that time of year: SR 504 to Mount St. Helens observatory reopens
As of noon Wednesday, travelers on State Route 504 once again had access past the gates at Coldwater Lake continuing up to the Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Oregon lawmakers score big win for toll-impacted communities
The action will have an obvious impact on the estimated 75,000 Clark County residents who commute to work in Oregon.
SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge to close Sunday, July 16 for up to eight days for critical preservation work
The State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon will be closed for up to eight days from July 16 for repairs to two expansion joints and a fractured f…
Opinion: Washington State Transportation Budget 2023-2025
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center believes the budget does not fund WSDOT preservation and maintenance at the level needed to achieve a state of good repair.
Daytime lane closures coming to I-5 in Vancouver, May 1
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will utilize daytime single-lane closures on I-5 near Vancouver from May 1 to May 17 to install catch basins alongside the highway to…
Washington fuel prices up 73 cents this year after 14 weeks of price hikes
Washingtonians are paying higher prices at the pump compared to the national average due to a carbon tax implemented earlier this year, with the state’s average gas price reaching $4.57 per gallon,…
Fears of ‘double taxation’ loom as Legislature passes I-5 bridge toll bill
The Washington Legislature passed a bill allowing tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge spanning the Columbia River, despite opposition from Republicans who raised concerns about toll revenue and its…
Report: Washington state’s highways among the worst in the nation
Washington state ranks 46th out of 50 states for highway performance and cost-effectiveness, with the state’s high costs and poor roadways being the biggest driver of its poor overall rankings, acc…
County Council approves resolution in opposition to tolling of the I-5 Bridge replacement
Clark County Council approves a resolution opposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge replacement and the I-5 and I-205 corridors in the Portland Metropolitan area due to the unreasonable burden it places on…
Southwest Washington lawmakers oppose new tolling bill for I-5 bridge replacement project
Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project between Vancouver and Portland, but some lawmakers are concerned abou…