As costs rise and Oregon’s commitment falters, frustration grows over the project’s direction
The I-5 Bridge replacement effort has already cost hundreds of millions in planning, with Washington funding continuing despite Oregon’s failure to pass a transportation package. As doubts grow over funding, priorities, and accountability, many Southwest Washington residents are asking whether this version of the project is the right one. What concerns you most about the current plan? Vote in this week’s poll.
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Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’
Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner.
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