New Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement over the Columbia River
Sector: Road • Location: Portland and Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States
Source: Yakima Herald-Republic
The project involves constructing a new interstate bridge linking Washington and Oregon across the Columbia River, replacing the existing northbound and southbound spans. It includes connecting the new bridges to the highway and extending light rail service to Vancouver, Washington. The project is a massive undertaking with a total estimated cost of $14.4 billion, focusing on building the replacem
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Rail, Bridge, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Portland and Vancouver, Washington and Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Yakima Herald-Republic
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves constructing a new interstate bridge linking Washington and Oregon across the Columbia River, replacing the existing northbound and southbound spans. It includes connecting the new bridges to the highway and extending light rail service to Vancouver, Washington. The project is a massive undertaking with a total estimated cost of $14.4 billion, focusing on building the replacement span and preparing for light rail, while other elements will be delayed. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington and Oregon |
City | Portland and Vancouver |
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Source | Yakima Herald-Republic |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Rail, Bridge, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-20 |
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