Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR)
Sector: Automotive • Location: Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States
Source: The Black Chronicle
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) is a megaproject to replace the bridge over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The project includes a 5-mile corridor and light rail extending to the Vancouver waterfront. The project design prioritizes light rail, bikes, and pedestrians over cars and freight haulers. The cost estimate has increased to between $13.6 billion and $14.4 b
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Automotive, Bridge, Rail
- Location
- Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Black Chronicle
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) is a megaproject to replace the bridge over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon. The project includes a 5-mile corridor and light rail extending to the Vancouver waterfront. The project design prioritizes light rail, bikes, and pedestrians over cars and freight haulers. The cost estimate has increased to between $13.6 billion and $14.4 billion, with construction now unlikely until 2028 and completion expected around 2045. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington and Oregon |
City | Vancouver |
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Source | The Black Chronicle |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Bridge, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-04-27 |
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