Protect federal investment in the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project and keep the project on track.

protect federal investment in this project and to keep this work on track

Murray committed to protecting federal investment in the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project and keeping the work on track after the project secured major federal environmental approval.

Murray Applauds I-5 Bridge Replacement Project Securing Major Federal Environmental Approval
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The IBR Program said FHWA and FTA issued an Amended Record of Decision on July 1, 2026, completing federal NEPA review. The approval lets Washington and Oregon move toward construction, begin contractor identification, secure permits, and advance a first funded phase with $5.7 billion in available local, state, and federal funding.

Within the lookback window, federal approval moved the I-5 bridge replacement from environmental review toward construction and tied the next phase to available funding.

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Amended Record of Decision | Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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The program states it has approximately $5.7 billion in committed funding for the first phase, including the replacement bridge and I-5 connections. It also says the July 1 Amended Record of Decision clears steps needed to initiate construction, but bridge construction is currently anticipated to begin in 2028.

The project appears on track for a funded first phase, but construction has not started and procurement/remaining grant obligations are still ahead.

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Advancing to Construction | Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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The program lists committed funding including a $600 million Mega grant and a $1.5 billion FHWA Bridge Investment Program grant. It also reports a 2026 likely full-corridor cost of $14.4 billion, with future federal grant options and other funding still being pursued.

Major federal investment has been secured and preserved in the funding plan, but the full corridor still has a funding gap and future phases remain dependent on additional money.

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Cost Estimate & Funding | Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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The IBR Program announced it received $1.499 billion through FHWA's Bridge Investment Program to help construct the replacement bridge and corridor improvements. The program said the grant was announced by congressional offices and followed a $600 million Mega grant.

Official project records confirm a large federal bridge grant during Murray's current Senate term, strengthening the federal investment component of the commitment.

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IBR program awarded $1.499 billion FHWA Bridge Investment Program grant | Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
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AP reported that Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announced $600 million in federal funds for the replacement. AP also reported Murray had advocated for the project for decades and considered it a top priority.

This ties Murray personally to securing federal investment for the I-5 bridge replacement during the relevant Senate term.

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$600M in federal funding to go toward replacing I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington
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AP reported that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the I-5 bridge after Murray invited him, and that federal funding, including $600 million from the infrastructure law, supported the replacement project.

Murray took concrete action to elevate the project with USDOT leadership, supporting an effort badge even though the bridge was not yet under construction.

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Buttigieg visits interstate highway bridge in Pacific Northwest slated for seismic replacement
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