Lee Beyer – ClarkCountyToday.com

Unnecessary, unaffordable add-ons likely to spell doom for the I-5 Bridge replacement project

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:02 +0000

Three Southwest Washington legislators argue the Interstate Bridge Replacement’s rising costs and added features threaten its viability.

Interstate 5 Bridge tolls could be $2,350 per year according to Bi-state committee

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:45:38 +0000

I-5 Bridge tolls could cost up to $2,350 yearly, with higher rates for freight haulers.

POLL: With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:05:47 +0000

With estimated costs expected to soar beyond $7.5 billion, is it time to consider cost-cutting options for the I-5 Bridge replacement?

Updated costs for Interstate Bridge won’t happen until next year

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:18:00 +0000

The Columbia River Crossing project's failure due to tolling, light rail extension, and cost issues has resurfaced as the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, facing escalating costs now estimated at $5 to $7.5 billion, raising concerns over funding, transparency, and the true necessity of proposed components like the 3-mile MAX light rail extension and associated infrastructure.

Long term cost of Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls a caution for Interstate Bridge replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 04 May 2024 01:40:11 +0000

The controversial tolls on Tacoma’s Narrows Bridge have triggered multiple interventions by the Washington State Legislature.

Oregon Gov Kotek kills I-5 & I-205 per mile tolling, but proposed I-5 Bridge tolls remain

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:39:06 +0000

In a major victory for Oregon residents, especially citizens of Clackamas County along the southern I-205 corridor, Governor Tina Kotek canceled one component of tolling for I-5 and I-205 in the state.

Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:31 +0000

On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on the I-5 Bridge.

Opinion: Adding new lanes reduces traffic congestion on I-5

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:47:24 +0000

WSDOT and ODOT data refute claim ‘you can’t build your way out of congestion’

Legislators push back on Interstate Bridge Replacement proposal

John Ley — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:56:51 +0000

The Oregon and Washington legislators on the Bi-state Bridge Committee learned details related to the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program recommendations Friday.

Is Washington starting a trade war with Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho?

John Ley — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:11:05 +0000

Have Washington Democrats in the legislature started a trade war? Their $16.8 billion transportation package includes raising taxes on Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska citizens via a tax on exported fuels.