[All-Gorge] 🚨 Driving on the "Wrong" Side of the Bridge? - HRWS Bridge Authority 4/13 to 5/11

The Hood River White Salmon Bridge Authority is moving forward with a counter-intuitive interchange design that would have you temporarily driving on the left side of the road when you land on the Oregon side. In our recap of the 4/13/26 to 5/11/26 meetings, we break down why engineers love the "Safety Paradox," why cyclists are raising concerns, and how the bi-state agency plans to manage its new sixty-seven million dollar budget.In This Episode:Unanimous approval of the Authority's $66.9 million annual budget.The cash-flow friction keeping pressure on the Port of Hood River loan.A brewing regulatory standoff over replacing protected parkland.Federal lobbying efforts and the push for Bridge Investment Program (BIP) funding.Resources & Links:Read the full written Dispatch at skamaniadispatch.comReview agendas, packets, and public comment forms at the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority Website.Stay Connected with the GorgeThe Skamania Dispatch and The Klickitattler are community-led projects of OpenGorge.org.To stay updated on local news, governance, and community events across the region, you can sign up for both newsletters at SkamaniaDispatch.com. For real-time updates and to join the conversation, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/OpenGorge.