Columbia River Bridge Cost Doubles to $14.4B
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The cost of the new Interstate Five bridge across the Columbia River has skyrocketed to $14.4 billion, double the initial estimate. The bridge replacement and five-mile highway corridor project is now focused on constructing the new span, with other parts put on hold. The core bridge build, highway connections, and light rail extension to Vancouver total about $7.65 billion. Funding includes $2.1 billion in federal grants, with states needing to contribute extra through higher tolls. If approvals come in 2026, drivers could cross the new bridge by 2032 or 2033.
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