News Dec 17, 2019 at 1:55 pm

After Outcry From Portland Leaders, State Delays Decision on I-5 Widening Plan

Blair Stenvick
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Of course unions and contractors are pushing for this, I would wager their lobbyists are the only reason this is even on the table. Why is the topic of alleviating congestion by extending the light rail to Vancouver never brought up anymore???

Higgy on December 18, 2019 at 9:36 AM Report this
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Wow! .5 BILLION for under 2 miles of roadway, what a bargain... NOT!

bikeguy on December 18, 2019 at 12:11 PM Report this

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