Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA doubles to $14.4B

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 664

Last Updated: 3 days, 15 hours ago

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The price tag to construct a new interstate bridge linking Washington and Oregon has doubled to $14.4 billion, officials from the two states said Tuesday.

That means elements of the massive undertaking will be delayed as all the focus will be on building the new span on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.

“The bridge must, and will be replaced,” Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a statement. “Delaying a major project has never …

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