IBR Final Environmental Study Published Despite Criticism

The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration have published the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, marking a critical step toward the $15 billion project. Rep. John Ley calls the process "eye-wash" and criticizes the lack of transparency in federal review timelines. The document outlines plans for a single-level fixed-span bridge, light rail extension, and modifications to seven interchanges along the five-mile I-5 corridor from Victory Boulevard to State Route 500. Construction teams won't be on board until 2027, with an Amended Record of Decision expected in 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/final-supplemental-environmental-impact-statement-published-for-interstate-bridge-replacement-program/ #InterstateBridge #Transportation #Infrastructure #IBR #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #I5Bridge #LightRail #FederalApproval #TrafficCongestion