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Is a tunnel actually viable for crossing the Columbia River?
Quantity errors in the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which previously led to cost increases, have resurfaced, raising questions about the feasibility of an...
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A Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill is criticized in a letter calling the $14 billion Interstate Bridge Replacement project a “boondoggle” that destroys local businesses. - Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
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Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and safety advantages of an immersed tunnel for the I-5 crossing. - Washington’s studded tire deadline is March 31
Drivers must remove studded tires by March 31 or face a $137 fine, with WSDOT urging early action due to busy service centers and no planned deadline extension.
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