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Replacement Interstate 5 bridge inches towards construction

A replacement for the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River could get its final environmental and federal approvals early next year and move into construction shortly thereafter, planners told ...
The Bond Buyer

Coast Guard clears a major hurdle to Columbia River bridge project

Traffic on the current Interstate Bridge backs up regularly when the span is lifted to let marine traffic through. Politicians and planners have spent decades trying to work out the design and ...
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Coast Guard issues major decision impacting cost of Interstate 5 bridge replacement

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Federal officials have released a decision expected to significantly impact the cost of replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. On Friday, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) confirmed ...
OPB

Coast Guard OKs less costly Oregon-to-Washington Interstate 5 bridge proposal

The decision means work could start as soon as this year, and the bridge will cost less than if the Guard had required more clearance for ships. Advocates for a new Interstate Bridge between Oregon ...