POLL: Should lawmakers consider ending the I-5 Bridge replacement project altogether?

Soaring costs and delays renew debate over I-5 Bridge replacement The Interstate 5 Bridge replacement is now expected to cost up to $10 billion, with final environmental approvals delayed until 2026 and construction possibly not beginning until 2032 or later. Lawmakers in Washington and Oregon are divided — some remain committed to completing the full …

By Clark County Today · September 25, 2025

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The I-5 Bridge replacement could cost up to $10 billion with approvals delayed until 2026. This week’s poll asks whether lawmakers should scale back or end the project entirely.

Soaring costs and delays renew debate over I-5 Bridge replacement

The Interstate 5 Bridge replacement is now expected to cost up to $10 billion, with final environmental approvals delayed until 2026 and construction possibly not beginning until 2032 or later. Lawmakers in Washington and Oregon are divided — some remain committed to completing the full project, while others argue it has spiraled into a costly “boondoggle” that should be dramatically scaled back or even ended. This week’s poll asks whether you think lawmakers should consider pulling the plug on the project.

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I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise

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|Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise

The I-5 Bridge replacement could cost $10 billion as delays push final environmental review to 2026, leaving lawmakers frustrated over rising costs and uncertain timeline...