Project Updates
Studying the Riverbed to Design a Safer Bridge
Studying the Riverbed to Design a Safer Bridge
White Salmon Resident Keith Hirschman Appointed to HRWSBA Board
White Salmon resident and retired U.S. Army Colonel Keith Hirschman has been appointed to the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge Authority Board, completing the 12-member bi-state body. Learn more about Commissioner Hirschman.
Final Design is Underway
Design work for the new bridge is underway, moving the project from concept to a buildable plan. Get an inside look on what happens during final design and what to expect as the project reaches 60% design this summer.
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority Welcomes New 2026-2028 Co-Chairs
Meet our new 2026–2028 HRWSBA Co‑Chairs: Eric Wilson and Grant Polson.
Our Community Mobility Online Open House is now live!
On Thursday, Dec. 4, we launched a Community Mobility Online Open House! This virtual event is now live and runs through Dec. 19, 2025. It’s your chance to explore plans for safer walking, biking, and transit connections between Hood River, White Salmon, and Bingen.
Record of Decision: Federal Approval Marks Major Milestone Toward a New Hood River-White Salmon Bridge
(English/Español) The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has formally issued its Record of Decision (ROD), marking a major milestone in the effort to replace the century-old Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge.
Community Mobility Open House
Thursday, December 4 | 5-8 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River
Help us shape the future mobility and connectivity around the new bridge!
Explore ideas for better walking, biking, and transit connections between Hood River, White Salmon, and Bingen.
2025 River User Survey
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority is updating the Navigation Impact Report (NIR) for the project and conducting a public survey to better understand navigation needs for current and future vessels. Take the River User Survey by Nov. 7, 2025.
White Salmon Resident Mark Flaming Appointed to HRWSBA Board
Klickitat County (Washington) Commissioners have appointedWhite Salmon finance and banking expert Mark Flaming to a four-year term on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority, effective August 31.