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Cost Concerns Rise for $10 Billion I-5 Bridge Project

12/17/2025

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Washington and Oregon lawmakers express frustration over no new cost estimate for the Interstate 5 bridge, warning costs could exceed $10 billion.
Project planners await a decision from the United States Coast Guard on the design, affecting cost.
The final environmental impact statement is expected next year and will decide on auxiliary lanes.
Construction is planned to start by 2032 or 2033, pending cost estimates and regulatory approvals.

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Story summary

Washington and Oregon lawmakers express frustration over no new cost estimate for the Interstate 5 bridge, warning costs could exceed $10 billion.
Project planners await a decision from the United States Coast Guard on the design, affecting cost.
The final environmental impact statement is expected next year and will decide on auxiliary lanes.
Construction is planned to start by 2032 or 2033, pending cost estimates and regulatory approvals.