Columbia River I-5 Bridge Replacement with Light Rail
Sector: Bridge • Location: Vancouver, Washington, United States
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
The project involves replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The replacement includes a light rail component, which has been a major point of debate due to its high cost and declining ridership on regional transit systems. The bridge is currently considered functionally obsolete but structurally sound. The project cost estimates have increased signi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Rail
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tacoma News Tribune
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The replacement includes a light rail component, which has been a major point of debate due to its high cost and declining ridership on regional transit systems. The bridge is currently considered functionally obsolete but structurally sound. The project cost estimates have increased significantly from $4 billion in 2009 to $13.6 billion in 2026, with concerns about accountability, transparency, and funding sustainability. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
City | Vancouver |
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Source | Tacoma News Tribune |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-03-22 |
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