Coast Guard Approves Cheaper I-5 Bridge Plan, Eyeing Start This Year
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The U.S. Coast Guard approved a cheaper 116‑foot clearance option for replacing the Interstate 5 bridge between Oregon and Washington, avoiding a drawbridge lift and potentially saving about $1 billion. Construction could begin later this year, but the project remains lengthy and costly, with ongoing funding debates and a history of political hurdles shaping expectations.
- Coast Guard OKs less costly Oregon-to-Washington Interstate 5 bridge proposal Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Coast Guard approves plan for fixed-span Interstate Bridge replacement KATU
- Records show how $140M might be paid to 4 Columbia River companies to offset effects of Interstate Bridge design Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Coast Guard issues major decision impacting cost of Interstate 5 bridge replacement KOIN.com
- Coast Guard issues Interstate Bridge clearance ruling, allowing fixed span with 116-foot height KGW
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