Interstate Bridge – ClarkCountyToday.com

The I-5 Bridge is vulnerable to collapse, but apparently not that vulnerable

Paul Valencia — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:33:53 +0000

State leaders and Vancouver’s mayor warn about bridge safety, but insist it’s safe enough for daily use as they focus on moving forward with a costly replacement including light rail—despite decades of public resistance.

Belkot reminds other Clark County Councilors that there is active litigation

Paul Valencia — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:10:28 +0000

Michelle Belkot cited her active lawsuit against fellow councilors as the Clark County Council discussed potential changes to its Rules of Procedure.

Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:16:13 +0000

Neighbors for a Better Crossing challenges IBR’s seismic claims and promotes a reuse-and-tunnel alternative they say would save billions at the I-5 crossing.

POLL: If a sub-district is created, what area should it include?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:25:57 +0000

Clark County residents are asked where a potential C-TRAN sub-district should be drawn if voters are asked to fund light rail operations and maintenance costs.

A sub-district vote could be a way to go to pay O&M costs associated with light rail

Paul Valencia — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:13:21 +0000

Clark County Council members heard details on how a voter-approved C-TRAN sub-district could be created to fund long-term operations and maintenance costs for light rail tied to a new Interstate Bridge.

County Council still looking to change language in Rules of Procedure

Paul Valencia — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:41:06 +0000

Clark County Council members continued debating proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure tied to last year’s removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board, including new language that would require councilors to vote in alignment with council positions.

Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:09:39 +0000

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: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:14:08 +0000

Neighbors for a Better Crossing argues the IBR program is promoting demolition of the historic Interstate Bridges without releasing updated cost estimates or current seismic data to justify replacement.

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:31:53 +0000

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, suggesting the move signals deeper trouble for the costly, long-delayed project.

Part II: Proposed I-5 Bridge replacement

Paul Valencia — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:12:22 +0000

Vancouver’s mayoral and City Council candidates share their views on the long-delayed I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, debating whether to continue the current plan or push for new alternatives.