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I‑5 bridge program stays in supplemental EIS, teams target record of decision in early 2026
Summary
Program staff told the Oregon–Washington joint committee that the Interstate 5 bridge replacement remains inside the supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) process and that federal approvals needed to move to construction are targeted for early 2026.
The Oregon–Washington joint legislative committee on the Interstate 5 Bridge heard on Sept. 15 that the replacement program remains in the supplemental environmental impact statement process and staff are aiming for a federal record of decision in early 2026. Greg Johnson, program administrator, told the committee the project is still in "the green environmental box," adding, "we are hoping to move out of that process in early 2026."
Why it matters: A record of decision (ROD) from federal regulators is required before most of the program’s federal grant obligations can be finalized and major construction contracts advertised. Without the ROD, staff said, some federal grant…
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