Oregon Department of Transportation

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Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Construction Start

    Target date for breaking ground on the new bridge spans.

  2. Cost Escalation

    Official reports indicate project costs have significantly increased.

  3. Environmental Review

    Publication of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).

  4. Program Restart

    Washington and Oregon governors signed an agreement to restart the replacement process.

  5. CRC Project Collapse

    The previous Columbia River Crossing project was cancelled due to funding disputes.

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I-5 Bridge Costs Soar as WA and OR Target 2028 Construction Start

The Interstate Bridge Replacement program faces significant cost escalations as Washington and Oregon officials commit to a 2028 construction timeline. This critical West Coast freight bottleneck requires urgent modernization to prevent long-term supply chain disruptions.

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