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Port of Kalama seeks Cowlitz County Path & Trails funds for $12M pedestrian overpass to link downtown and waterfront

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · November 11, 2025
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The Port of Kalama presented a $12 million Kalama Crossing pedestrian overpass project to county commissioners and asked the county to consider support from the Path & Trails fund. Port staff argued the new ADA‑compliant overpass would shorten pedestrian trips from 2 miles to 0.2 miles, add ~110 parking spaces and improve access for hundreds of

Eric (Port of Kalama) told the board the Kalama Crossing — a replacement pedestrian overpass and approach improvements — would make the waterfront accessible to a broader group of visitors, improve safety and provide a direct downtown connection. The port estimates construction at $12 million, up about $5 million from earlier…

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