A proposed East County Bridge would offer new traffic lanes and pedestrian paths without tolls or light rail — but would it move the region forward?
The idea of an East County Bridge—positioned east of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge near 192nd Avenue—has resurfaced as a more affordable, common-sense alternative to the $7.5 billion I-5 Bridge replacement project. Proposed without tolls or light rail, the East County Bridge would add much-needed capacity and a new freight corridor between Clark County and Oregon. Supporters say it’s a faster, more practical solution to regional congestion. Opponents argue light rail and tolling must be part of the long-term plan.
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Opinion: ‘The obvious conclusion is to take a simpler, more affordable first step to improving our regional transportation issues’
Ken Vance urges support for the East County Bridge, a toll-free alternative to costly I-5 plans, citing past voter approval and faster, more affordable congestion relief...
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