InfrastructureI-5 bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs riseBy Mia Maldonado (Washington State Standard)Sept. 23, 2025 12:38 a.m. Updated: Sept. 23, 2025 12:50 a.m.The tab for building a new span over the Columbia River could roughly double to around $10 billion as the construction timeline slips.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up