The replacement Hood River Bridge is expected to cost about $600 million, while the Interstate Bridge Replacement project is likely to be around $6 billion.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A few weeks ago, KGW aired a story about the plan to replace the aging Hood River Bridge across the Columbia River, and the upcoming toll hike that will cover part of the project’s cost. Some viewers couldn’t help but compare the Hood River Crossing to the other big Columbia River bridge project in the works right now — particularly when it comes to the price tag.
A viewer named Kevin asked: “How come it costs $600 million
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