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Letter: The IBR’s concrete obscenity

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:57:01 +0000

Bob Ortblad argues $17.7 billion buys one extra lane for five miles — and 30 years of debt for future generations.

Opinion: Legislators demand two auxiliary lanes and challenge light rail plans for I-5 Bridge Replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:09:30 +0000

Legislators from both states pressed IBR staff on auxiliary lanes, tolling diversion, and a $7.65 billion cost estimate with no clear path to full funding.

Opinion: The IBR shell game for TriMet at Ruby Junction

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:06:25 +0000

IBR allocates $320M for a TriMet maintenance facility 20 miles from the actual bridge project.

Opinion: DOT secretary and Maryland governor fire Key Bridge contractor

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:09:18 +0000

Maryland fired their bridge contractor over cost concerns while IBR balloons to $18 billion for a shorter span.

VIDEO: Rep. John Ley – I-5 Bridge replacement project is a ‘light rail project in search of a bridge’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:17:27 +0000

Rep. John Ley criticizes IBR design that allocates 54% of bridge surface to transit while costs balloon to $14.4 billion.

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:45 +0000

Federal agencies published the final environmental impact statement for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.

Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:47 +0000

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Park & Ride insanity

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:24:12 +0000

Bob Ortblad criticizes the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s proposed Park & Ride garages, arguing the costs are excessive and unlikely to receive federal funding.

Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:45:08 +0000

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined public and legislative confidence in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:44:10 +0000

The column details TriMet’s large spare MAX fleet, revised ridership projections, and cost comparisons with C-TRAN buses in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.