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The replacement cost estimate for the Interstate 5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver has been delayed until at least spring 2026 due to the U.S. Coast Guard's decision on whether to include a movable section, which could significantly increase costs. The project, with an initial estimate of $5-7.5 billion, is expected to begin construction in mid to late 2026, with ongoing funding and design considerations.
The cost to replace the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Washington and Oregon is expected to rise beyond the previously estimated $5 to $7.5 billion due to inflation in construction costs. Program leader Greg Johnson announced that a new cost estimate will be released in the summer, as the project faces "continuing creep of costs." The project, which includes reconstructing 11 miles of road and rebuilding seven interchanges, has secured $600 million in federal grants and is seeking additional federal funding. Both Oregon and Washington have pledged $1 billion each, and tolls will also contribute to the funding. U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell have expressed commitment to securing the necessary funds for the bridge replacement.
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has received a $600 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, bringing the total secured funding for the project to $4 billion out of an estimated $6 billion cost. The grant marks the first significant federal investment in the program, which aims to replace the 100-year-old Interstate 5 Bridge. The remaining funds are expected to come from two other federal grants. Construction on the new bridge is scheduled to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.