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Bridge Authority Approves Design Contract
On Monday, July 28, commissioners of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority (“Authority”) voted unanimously to approve a contract with the engineering and construction firm Kiewit to complete the design of the new bridge and take the project through the design and pre-construction phase. The contract is a milestone marking a transition from the planning phase to the design phase and moving the bridge project forward.
Oregon Legislature Commits $105 Million to Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project
The Oregon Legislature has approved a $105 million investment in the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project, marking a major funding milestone for one of the region’s most critical infrastructure efforts.
Washington State Meets Funding Goal for New Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
Commissioners of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority are applauding the Washington State Legislature for their $50 million commitment to building the new bridge. Washington's newly approved funding, which Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law today, will add $10 million in project funding to the '25-'27 biennium and $40 million in '27-'29, building on the $75 million the state approved in 2023 and bringing its total commitment to $125 million.
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project to seek additional federal funds
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority is pursuing another round of federal funding to proactively address rising costs on the project to replace the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge.
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement project receives federal biological opinion, paving way for construction
The biological opinion concluded that the project is not likely to jeopardize species listed on the Endangered Species Act, and that construction is not likely to destroy or harm these species’ habitats.
Bridge replacement project awarded $8 million in federal earmarks
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project will receive an additional $8 million in federal funding after Congress approved two separate requests late last week.
Bridge Authority announces highest scoring design-builder for bridge replacement project
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. scored the highest of the three firms that responded to the October request for proposals for a design-build firm.
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Aesthetics Committee appoints members, sets date for first meeting
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement project is pleased to share that it has appointed 22 members to the new Bridge Aesthetics Committee, which is responsible for providing ideas and concepts for the look and feel of the new bridge and its amenities.
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement project awarded $200M federal infrastructure grant
The award means the project has more than half of the funding needed, marking a significant milestone toward realizing a 2029 opening date for the new bridge.
Bridge commissioners to host live Q-and-A event
Members of the public are invited to join a live conversation with bridge commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 24.