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Seattle-based engineer Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the effectiveness and cost of Vancouver’s planned freeway lid over I-5. He argues that the $60 million investment may not be enough, comparing it to similar projects with significantly higher costs. He also critiques the overall impact of the lid on the surrounding environment and suggests alternative solutions, including an immersed tunnel option. Read the full letter at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-lid-greenwashing #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #localnews #InterstateBridgeReplacement #WSDOT #USDOT #I5 #RoseQuarter #EvergreenBoulevard #ColumbiaRiverCrossing #VancouverCityCouncil #urbanplanning #transportation #infrastructure #greenwashing
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