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The Oregon Transportation Commission and Washington State Transportation Commission have formed a new bi-state tolling subcommittee to study and assess possible toll rates and policies for the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River

by Ted Wolfson
February 19, 2024
in Oregon
From 9 p.m. Saturday, December 16, through noon Sunday, December 17, northbound I-205 will experience lane reductions and ramp closures in West Linn and Oregon City
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Astoria, OR – According to the state officials, the subcommittee’s first meeting is on Friday, Feb. 23, and the public is invited to attend.

The bi-state tolling subcommittee is made up of two commissioners appointed from each state’s transportation commission. Lee Beyer and Alicia Chapman are representing Oregon on the subcommittee.

Per reports, they will assess toll rate and policy options for the bridge.

The subcommittee also will advise the full memberships of the Washington and Oregon transportation commissions and ultimately provide recommendations on toll rates and policies for each state commission’s consideration and action in late 2025.

The public is invited to attend the virtual meeting, which will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23.

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