美国海岸警卫队核准在哥伦比亚河上修建一座I-5固定桥, The U.S. Coast Guard approved a fixed bridge for I-5 over the Columbia River, clearing a major hurdle for construction starting after 2027.

美国海岸警卫队已经批准了哥伦比亚河5号州际过境点的固定桥架设计,取消了架桥的需要,并设定了116英尺的垂直清除线。 The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span bridge design for the Interstate 5 crossing over the Columbia River, eliminating the need for a drawbridge and setting a 116-foot vertical clearance. 2026年1月16日宣布的这项决定清除了一大监管障碍,使最后费用估算和项目时间安排得以推进。 The decision, announced January 16, 2026, clears a major regulatory hurdle, enabling final cost estimates and project scheduling to advance. 新的桥梁将达到现代地震标准,改善安全和交通流量,并容纳超过99%的河流交通。 The new bridge will meet modern seismic standards, improve safety and traffic flow, and accommodate over 99% of river traffic. 虽然项目的成本仍然不确定,从60亿美元到177亿美元不等,但官员们预期在最后的环境审查和资金有保障后开始施工,费用定于2027年开始。 While the project’s cost remains uncertain—ranging from $6 billion to $17.7 billion—officials expect construction to begin after final environmental reviews and funding is secured, with tolls set to start in 2027.