New Oregon-Washington I-5 Bridge Replacement Cost Estimate Swells to $14.4B

The I-5 bridge replacement project between Oregon and Washington has ballooned to $14.4 billion, up significantly from earlier estimates due to inflation and current market conditions driving up contractor bids. The 109-year-old bridge replacement will face continued cost pressures as bidding begins.

The higher estimate is driven by inflation and market conditions likely leading to higher bids to replace the 109-year-old span...

This story was originally published by Equipment World.