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Proposed I-5 bridge endorsed
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 | No comments posted.
PORTLAND (AP) — The Columbia River Crossing project task force voted late Tuesday to endorse replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River with a new bridge and a light-rail extension to Vancouver, Wash.
Although advisory, the vote improves the prospects for the $4.2 billion bridge.
A new bridge has support from business, labor and government leaders in Oregon and Washington. It is aimed at relieving rush-hour congestion that frustrates commuters and truck drivers.
Environmental groups have said the project would promote sprawl and increase traffic and related greenhouse gas emissions.
Although advisory, the vote improves the prospects for the $4.2 billion bridge.
A new bridge has support from business, labor and government leaders in Oregon and Washington. It is aimed at relieving rush-hour congestion that frustrates commuters and truck drivers.
Environmental groups have said the project would promote sprawl and increase traffic and related greenhouse gas emissions.
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