Oregon
The Interstate 5 bridge bi-state tolling subcommittee will meet virtually on Friday, March 15, to continue its review and discussions around toll rates and policies for the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River
Eugene, OR – State officials announced that the public is invited to attend.
The subcommittee meets on the third Friday of each month. Topics to be addressed at the March meeting include:
- Discussing operating procedures for the subcommittee.
- Examining various toll rate policy options.
- Reviewing the 2024-2025 subcommittee schedule and identifying important milestones that will lead to toll rate and policy recommendations to each state’s full commission by spring of next year.
- Identifying dates for possible in-person meetings.
The virtual meeting will take place via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 15, and will also be streamed live on TVW.
Construction of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River is anticipated to begin by early 2026, and tolling is expected to begin in spring 2026.
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