Interstate Bridge Replacement program – ClarkCountyToday.com

Rep. John Ley asks transportation secretary to deny Record of Decision for I-5 Bridge replacement project

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:03:09 +0000

Ley cited scope creep and fiscal irresponsibility in urging Duffy to block the $15 billion bridge ROD.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:39:27 +0000

Gary Clark argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit.

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.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:02:35 +0000

Rep. John Ley questions whether $400M in bridge demolition costs could be redirected to other regional transportation needs.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:48:44 +0000

TriMet's MAX Green Line carried ~10,000–11,000 weekday riders in 2024–2026, less than a third of its 2020 forecast.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:36 +0000

RTC voted 12-2 against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle's push to lock light rail to Library Square into writing.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:32:26 +0000

Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +0000

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:54:15 +0000

Vancouver's promised light rail extension to Library Square has no timeline, and the waterfront station would sit 90 feet above ground.