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		<title>Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16353-i5-interstate-bridge-demolition-cost-seismic-upgrade-columbia-riv.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hayden Island interchange options down to two for Interstate Bridge replacement</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Hayden-Island-interchange-options-down-to-two-for-Interstate-Bridge-replacement-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR’s partial interchanges on Hayden Island score better on climate and equity." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Hayden-Island-interchange-options-down-to-two-for-Interstate-Bridge-replacement-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Hayden-Island-interchange-options-down-to-two-for-Interstate-Bridge-replacement-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/large_Clark-County-Today-Hayden-Island-interchange-options-down-to-two-for-Interstate-Bridge-replacement.jpg 711w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR’s partial interchanges on Hayden Island score better on climate and equity.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Interstate Bridge Replacement Program team moves three major design options forward</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="162" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/large_Clark-County-Today-Bridge-Crossing-and-Alignment-options-Oct-2021-300x162.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The IBR Program team has narrowed down the options for a replacement Interstate Bridge. All are two level bridges, with bike and pedestrian traffic on the lower level. Two options are two separate structures and one is a single, larger structure. Graphic courtesy IBR Program" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/large_Clark-County-Today-Bridge-Crossing-and-Alignment-options-Oct-2021-300x162.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/large_Clark-County-Today-Bridge-Crossing-and-Alignment-options-Oct-2021-150x81.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/large_Clark-County-Today-Bridge-Crossing-and-Alignment-options-Oct-2021.jpg 739w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Three major options for Interstate Bridge and numerous transit possibilities discussed by legislators.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bi-State Legislative Committee reviews Interstate Bridge progress and issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Legislators in Oregon and Washington update on IBRP includes projected minimal improvement in driving time." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/large_Clark-County-Today-Bi-State-Legislative-Committee-reviews-Interstate-Bridge-progress-and-issues.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Legislators in Oregon and Washington update on IBRP includes projected minimal improvement in driving time.]]></description>
		
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