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Interstate 5 Bridge

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 Bridge borrowing plan by $900M

April 8, 2025, 9:25am Latest News Free

Washington state lawmakers on Monday backed a huge increase in the amount of toll revenues they’ll count on to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5… Read story

Lawsuit claims Clark County Council violated law when it removed Belkot from C-Tran board over light-rail vote

March 27, 2025, 12:50pm Clark County News

Public outrage at the Clark County Council for ousting Councilor Michelle Belkot from C-Tran’s board of directors has made its way to the courts. Washougal resident Rob Anderson filed a… Read story

A C-Tran bus is pictured near Clark College in southeast Vancouver on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24, 2024.

Fellow Clark County councilors oust Michelle Belkot from C-Tran board after she broke ranks on vote

A C-Tran bus is pictured near Clark College in southeast Vancouver on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24, 2024.

March 13, 2025, 1:27pm Clark County News

After a tense exchange Wednesday, Clark County councilors ousted fellow Councilor Michelle Belkot from her seat on C-Tran’s board of directors. Read story

On March 3, Battle Ground City Council members voted 4-3 to oppose the expansion of TriMet’s light rail from Portland across the planned Interstate 5 Bridge replacement into downtown Vancouver.

Battle Ground joins cities opposed to light rail on Interstate 5 replacement bridge

On March 3, Battle Ground City Council members voted 4-3 to oppose the expansion of TriMet’s light rail from Portland across the planned Interstate 5 Bridge replacement into downtown Vancouver.

March 10, 2025, 1:02pm Business

Opposition to light rail on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge continues to grow in Clark County’s small cities. Read story

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

Washington looks to raise $1.6 billion from tolls for new I-5 bridge

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

February 13, 2025, 7:36am Latest News Free

Washington state lawmakers set out Wednesday to raise $1.6 billion from tolls to help pay for construction of a replacement bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River. Read story

A MAX light rail train approaches the Kenton/North Denver stop in Portland.

Camas City Council officially opposes light rail on new I-5 Bridge despite warnings changes could delay project

A MAX light rail train approaches the Kenton/North Denver stop in Portland.

February 10, 2025, 1:26pm Clark County News

Camas city officials remain unified in their opposition to light rail on the planned Interstate 5 replacement bridge. Read story

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

2 of 3 northbound lanes on I-5 Bridge to close Thursday night for maintenance work

Cars travel along the Interstate 5 Bridge in October 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers. Tolling on the current I-5 Bridge, to help pay for its replacement, is expected to start in 2026.

January 22, 2025, 4:58pm Clark County News

Two of the three northbound lanes on the Interstate 5 Bridge will close Thursday night as crews perform maintenance work. Read story

A MAX light rail train makes its way through Portland near Lloyd Center in 2022.

Camas City Council on course to oppose light rail on new I-5 Bridge

A MAX light rail train makes its way through Portland near Lloyd Center in 2022.

January 18, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

Camas officials are poised to formally oppose the inclusion of light rail on the Interstate 5 replacement bridge. Read story

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

Trump transportation secretary nominee tells Sen. Cantwell I-5 Bridge replacement funding will come, sort of

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

January 17, 2025, 1:15pm Business

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation on Wednesday told Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., that he “would anticipate honoring” billions of dollars the department committed for the replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

Tolling, light rail, more: I-5 Bridge project director says he’s not worried about change in administrations

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

November 30, 2024, 6:05am Business

The project to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge continues to inch forward. It secured $2.1 billion in federal funding earlier this year and wrapped up a public comment period last week. Read story