Building a
Better Bridge
A new bridge will strengthen connections for people and businesses moving across the Columbia River in our Gorge communities.
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About the Bridge
The Hood River White-Salmon Bridge Project is working to replace a critical piece of infrastructure that supports daily American life.
With state and local funding secured and federal environmental approval expected this year, the project is seeking the final federal investment needed to advance into construction in 2027.
For families that live in Hood River, White Salmon, and Bingen,
it’s the only direct link to jobs, schools, childcare, medical care and loved ones.
With state and local funding secured and federal environmental approval expected this year, the project is seeking the final federal investment needed to advance into construction in 2027.
WHAT’S COMING NEXT?
A new bridge built to modern standards.
The structure will have wider lanes and deeper foundations, providing a safer connection from Hood River to White Salmon and Bingen.
New connections for bicycles and pedestrians.
The current bridge only accommodates vehicles. The new structure will allow bicycles and pedestrians to cross the river for the first time.
Safer marine navigation.
The new navigational channel will provide 450-feet of clearance—200 feet more than the existing channel. This will dramatically improve safety and efficiency for barge operators and ensure a more reliable shipping route for goods across the region.
“The bridge is more than a bridge. It’s a lifeline that benefits our states region and nation“
— Marla Keethler, Mayor of White Salmon
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