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Lid I-5 Charrette Draws Big Crowd and Big Ideas

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Scott Bonjukian

Last Saturday a diverse mix of Seattle residents, designers, and community leaders converged on the 12th Avenue Arts building to imagine lidding Interstate 5. At least 75 people packed a conference room all morning and gathered around tables full of … Continue reading →

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Problems on SR-520 Floating Bridge Causing Delays, Cost Overruns

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Scott Bonjukian

The project to replace the Governor Albert D. Rosellini/Evergreen Point Bridge, the world’s longest floating bridge, is facing costly delays due to design and construction problems by WSDOT and contractor Kiewit. Now due to open a year and a half … Continue reading →

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New Columbia River Bridge Project Cancelled

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Scott Bonjukian

The Columbia River Crossing, a joint venture between the Washington and Oregon departments of transportation, was recently cancelled. The project would have replaced the pair of Interstate 5 bridges, built in 1917 and and 1958, rebuilt several highway interchanges north … Continue reading →

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