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		<title>Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement published for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Federal agencies published the final environmental impact statement for the Interstate Bridge replacement project." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16064-interstate-5-bridge-columbia-river-replacement-program.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Federal agencies published the final environmental impact statement for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: A bridge too short, again</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement faces the same Coast Guard clearance issues that doomed the Columbia River Crossing, risking delays and federal funding." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-i5-bridge-too-short-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement faces the same Coast Guard clearance issues that doomed the Columbia River Crossing, risking delays and federal funding. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for a current seismic study for $7.5 Billion Interstate Bridge project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7.5 billion IBR project, raising transparency concerns and proposing an immersed tube tunnel alternative." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-i-5-Bridge-Andi-Schwartz-250201_20-b.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7.5 billion IBR project, raising transparency concerns and proposing an immersed tube tunnel alternative.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Greg Johnson provides insights on IBRP process and feedback from federal partners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 19:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-Greg-Johnson-provides-insights-on-IBRP-process-and-feedback-from-federal-partners-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Federal transportation partners will determine the path forward for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project as people remain eager to dig into the details of a bridge solution." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-Greg-Johnson-provides-insights-on-IBRP-process-and-feedback-from-federal-partners-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-Greg-Johnson-provides-insights-on-IBRP-process-and-feedback-from-federal-partners-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-Greg-Johnson-provides-insights-on-IBRP-process-and-feedback-from-federal-partners-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-Greg-Johnson-provides-insights-on-IBRP-process-and-feedback-from-federal-partners.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Federal transportation partners will determine the path forward for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project as people remain eager to dig into the details of a bridge solution. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Interstate Bridge Replacement Program faces new challenges, concerns about avoiding new EIS and NEPA process</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 19:20:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="179" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-C-Changes-in-area-300x179.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The project team has identified numerous changes since the CRC and shared this graphic highlighting many of the changes on the ground. In Vancouver it includes the Waterfront development and the addition of the Vine BRT route. Areas in yellow have the major changes. Graphic courtesy of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-C-Changes-in-area-300x179.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-C-Changes-in-area-671x400.jpg 671w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-C-Changes-in-area-150x89.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clark-County-Today-C-Changes-in-area.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A series of meetings regarding the replacement of the Interstate Bridge the past few weeks have highlighted some challenges ahead for The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.]]></description>
		
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