The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has received federal approval, completing its Federal Environmental Review. This approval allows the program to move toward construction, with the goal of replacing the existing I-5 bridge with a new, more earthquake-ready bridge.
Project Details
The current I-5 bridge, built on spans dating back to 1917 and 1958, carries 140,000 vehicles and $132 million in goods daily. The new bridge will provide a shared use path and space for future construction of light rail, connecting the bridge to I-5 in Oregon and Washington.
The IBR program is preparing to issue a request for qualifications in the coming weeks to begin the process of identifying a contractor for the Columbia River Bridge Replacement Project. A request for proposals will be issued later this year, with a contractor expected to be hired in 2027.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
