‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 1,024

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A ginormous cost increase to construct a new bridge linking Washington and Oregon is forcing state leaders and program managers to rightsize public expectations for the megaproject.

And, some say, downsize the vision for a marquee component — light rail.

City officials in Vancouver, Washington, are incensed that plans for bringing light rail service into town, near the local library, are getting put off indefinitely. They worry the end of the rail line could be …

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