Bridge Replacement Price Goes Up Millions in Just Two Years

Replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge, a vital connector between Oregon and Washington, is now expected to cost between $5 and $7.5 billion, according to updated cost estimates.

The revised price tag raises questions for lawmakers and taxpayers, OPB reports. Previous estimates from 2020, just two years ago, ranged between $3.2 and $4.8 billion.

Read the story.

Source: OPB

About the Author

Frank Raczon

Frank Raczon

Frank Raczon has influenced and covered the equipment industry for 35 years, including 15 years as senior editor of Construction Equipment, and marketing, advertising, and public relations work for the industry's top manufacturers. He authored "Caterpillar: Modern Earthmoving Marvels" (Motorbooks, 2015), and has won numerous awards in his career, highlighted by nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the Business Marketing Association, and BtoB magazine. Raczon has also won awards from publishing peer groups such as ASBPE and TABPI.

Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates