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Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs

Joe Cortright of the City Observatory believes it’s an ominous sign that the cost is going to be much, much higher

Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs Joe CortrightThe City ObservatoryMonday, June 2, 225 Joe Cortright of the City Observatory believes it’s an ominous sign that the cost is going to be much, much higher The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) is once again delaying releasing a new cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge Project.  […]

Opinion: Public comment on impacts of bridge on historic structures

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Fort Vancouver and Hayden Island properties in IBR crosshairs John Ley for Clark County Today John Ley Six months after public comment ended for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR) released a map showing historic areas negatively impacted by the proposal in Vancouver. Of interest to the greater Clark County community […]

Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’

Bob Ortblad offers further analysis of I-5 Bridge replacement cost

Bob Ortblad offers further analysis of I-5 Bridge replacement costs Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and do not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com Washington Representative John Ley’s recent article, “Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?” significantly underestimates potential toll costs, […]

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle

C-TRAN Board shakeup: Belkot removed for standing against light rail boondoggle Clark County Today Monday, March 17, 2025 Michelle Belkot was removed from the C-TRAN Board after opposing light rail expansion, with Leslie Lewallen calling it political retaliation. Leslie Lewallen calls out the removal as a blatant example of political retaliation In a move that […]

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project Margaret Tweet for Clark County TodayMonday, February 17, 2025 Margaret Tweet discusses the rising costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns about light rail funding and congestion relief. Photo by Andi Schwartz Camas resident Margaret Tweet discusses the proposed costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project […]