OPINION: Making progress toward replacing Interstate Bridge

Rep. Susan McLain: We ‘have a responsibility … to be wise stewards of the money that is entrusted to the program.’

As co-chair of the Interstate 5 Bridge Committee, I have the responsibility of working on a bi-state piece of our transportation system.

The I-5 bridge connects not just Oregon and Washington but serves as a principal trade route from Canada to Mexico. This vital connection must be updated for resiliency, safety and functionality.