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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 unrea...
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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 l...
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- IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge
Rep. John Ley reports on serious concerns with the I-5 Bridge replacement project, including limited contractor interest, rising tolls, and a 15-year timeline. - Busy pavement season ahead on Vancouver streets
The city of Vancouver is set to repave and preserve 76 lane miles across 20 neighborhoods in summer 2025, with ADA upgrades and community notices throughout. - State representative: Expect sticker shock when Interstate Bridge project officials reveal price, tolling plansAt 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 – againBob 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 6WSDOT will fully close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on Tuesday, May 6 for a bridge inspection using a chain drag test.
My wife and I are retired so a toll would not affect a commute to work for us. However, we travel several evenings each week from Vancouver into Portland to go to restaurants and music. We have read that many Portlanders are now traveling in the reverse direction to enjoy all the new Vancouver Waterfront bars and restaurants. If round trip will cost an additional $3 to $7 or more each time, many may think twice about crossing the bridge to go to these venues. Rather than just staying local to avoid the tolls, I think many, including us, would just go out less often which is likely to have a negative financial impact on these businesses.