Tolling delay on I-5 bridge could mean higher rates for Washington and Oregon drivers [View all]

Tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River will start a year later than planned – but drivers traveling between Washington and Oregon may pay a little more than originally forecast as a result.

Tolling in both directions on the existing bridge will be one of the first things the public experiences once construction of a replacement bridge gets underway. It is also a critical source of funding to help cover the cost of the project, which could range from $5 billion to $7.5 billion.

For months,it’s been projected that toll collections would begin on the existing bridge early next year when construction of the replacement bridge was expected to start. Project managers now say tolling won’t start before the summer of 2027, likely after the megaproject is underway.

On Friday, a panel of transportation commissioners from each state pondered how best to avoid losing out on a year’s worth of revenue.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/16/tolling-delay-on-i-5-bridge-could-mean-higher-rates-for-washington-and-oregon-drivers/