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Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’
Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public.
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
…ressed frustration after planners failed to provide updated cost estimates for the I-5 Bridge replacement during a recent legislative oversight meeting.
Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
…program is promoting demolition of the historic Interstate Bridges without releasing updated cost estimates or current seismic data to justify replacement.
Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns
Joe Cortright argues that Interstate Bridge Replacement officials are deliberately delaying the release of an updated cost estimate that he says could push the project toward $1…
Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’
…criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees further government dishonesty.
Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers
…y criticized the IBR Program for failing to provide updated cost estimates or key design decisions following a recent legislative oversight committee meeting.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone
…ist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure.
Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed
Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT’s history of overruns and lack of funding.
Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs
…rns that repeated postponements in releasing the Interstate Bridge Replacement cost estimate foreshadow a final price exceeding $9 billion and place Oregon and Washington taxpayers at risk.
POLL: With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?
With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?
Updated costs for Interstate Bridge won’t happen until next year
…project’s failure due to tolling, light rail extension, and cost issues has resurfaced as the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, facing escalating costs now estimated at $5 to $7.5 billion, raisin…
Opinion: Non-existent cost controls for the $7.5-billion Interstate Bridge replacement project
Joe Cortright addresses the estimated cost of the Interstate Bridge replacement project, which has ballooned as high as $7.5 billion.