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Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement and Tolling Project

Sector: Bridge • Location: Portland and Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States

Source: OregonLive

Project
Planned

The project involves the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon. Tolling on the existing bridge, which is a critical funding source for the project, has been delayed to start in summer 2027. Construction of the replacement bridge is expected to begin in 2026, with the new bridge anticipated to open in 2032 or 2033. The project cost is esti

Status
Prospective
Sector
Bridge, Road, Government
Location
Portland and Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
OregonLive

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The project “Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement and Tolling Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Portland and Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from OregonLive.

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Planned

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Prospective

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2026-07-22

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The project involves the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon. Tolling on the existing bridge, which is a critical funding source for the project, has been delayed to start in summer 2027. Construction of the replacement bridge is expected to begin in 2026, with the new bridge anticipated to open in 2032 or 2033. The project cost is estimated between $5 billion and $7.5 billion. Washington state has passed legislation to increase toll revenue assumptions and authorize up to $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds to finance the project.

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Transport

Budget

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Washington and Oregon

City

Portland and Vancouver

Source

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OregonLive

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Sector

Bridge, Road, Government

Article published date

2025-05-22

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