Rep. John Lee is urging federal transportation officials to delay approval of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, arguing that the proposal has grown far beyond its original purpose and now carries a price tag estimated at more than $15 billion. In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Lee called for additional federal scrutiny, citing concerns about project costs, scope changes, congestion impacts, tolling, and the inclusion of light rail.

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Meanwhile, project leaders continue to pursue a record of decision that would allow the project to move into its next phase. As debate continues over the future of the Interstate Bridge Corridor, the question remains whether federal transportation officials should delay approval of the project until a new review is completed.

Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.