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Northern Connector to provide both a tunnel and a new bridge over the Willamette River
Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding vehicle capacity to the region. It’s been over 40 years since a ne...
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- Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low!
Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understates the true expense, citing comparable projects, construction challenges, and engineering assumptions. - Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’
Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls. - Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hurdle for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. - Opinion: When fast feels slow
Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transitioning from freeway to city streets. - Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing the escalating cost estimates undermine claims the project is cost-effective.
If our “leaders” would use a little common sense, they would build a third bridge first, then replace the I-5 bridge. But the power of $$$ wins out over common sense when it comes to our “leaders”.
Common sense is toxic to our “leaders”, especially as they appear to live in a common sense impaired, math challenged, logic free zone while floating down the river of denial on fantasy island.
Nice to find this group, I’ve felt alone fighting their propaganda posts.