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Bridge Aesthetics Committee seeks members
The project is moving into the design phase for the new bridge and we’re seeking members for an advisory committee to help guide this work.
Lawmakers tour preliminary work on new Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
Lawmakers tour the geological testing operations for the new bridge alignment.

Toll increase funding new Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
100% of the new toll revenue will go towards a separate fund to be used solely for the replacement bridge.

Oregon approves $20 million for new Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
The Oregon State Legislature has approved $20 million in lottery funds for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project.

Second phase of soil sample collection begins for Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project
The data from the samples will inform the design of the foundation system for the replacement bridge.

Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority commissioners appointed
The authority’s role includes overseeing design and construction of the new bridge and managing operations, maintenance and toll-setting once the new bridge is open.

Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project receives $3.6 million for bike, pedestrian improvements
The $3.6 million grant will fund the planning, preliminary engineering and design for pedestrian and bicycle amenities on the new bridge that will link the two communities in a way that has never been available.

Tolling Options Public Feedback – Executive Summary
Tolling options presented in the open houses

Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement seeks input on toll increase options at open house events
Drop in to share your thoughts on current plans for a toll increase to help pay for construction of a new bridge.
Washington, Oregon Local Governments Form New Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority
The new bridge authority will have bistate representation and its board will have the power to set tolls.