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…y $5.7 billion from state funds, federal grants, and future tolling.
…tors from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion cost estimate with no clear path to full funding.
I-5 tolls could range from $1.55 to $4.70 depending on the plan, with final rates set in late 2027.
Washington and Oregon commissions will jointly review I-5 bridge toll rate options and discount analysis on June 5.
Stantec's investment-grade study projects I-5 traffic dropping from 127,000 to 77,000 vehicles per day once tolls begin.
…Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.
Rep. John Ley cites I-5 tolling, a 9.9% income tax, and a $4B pension raid among his top battles in Olympia.
Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project could bring tolling and traffic disruptions on I-5 through the mid-2040s.
…y, mental health, veterans, education, growth, and opposing bridge tolling.
Rep. John Ley said the latest I-5 Bridge replacement meeting gave few answers and no cost update, raising concerns about rising expenses, tolling, and lack of congestion reli…
…e Transportation Commission has voted to delay the start of tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge by a year, while approving steeper toll rate increases once collection begins.
…le Ground, Rep. John Ley warned of major cost increases and tolling burdens tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project.