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The Columbia River Crossing project team is currently refining designs for each of the project’s components based on public and local partner agency input.

Work in 2010 includes:

  • Engineering a replacement I-5 bridge based on community input and CRC Project Sponsors Council recommendation
  • Receiving a report from an Independent Expert Review Panel
  • Refining the light rail route through downtown Vancouver
  • Meeting with community members to help design light rail stations and park and rides in downtown Vancouver
  • Receiving recommendations from the Portland Working Group on community connections and design for the Hayden Island light rail station
  • Continuing design on improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities
  • Developing a finance plan
  • Talking with communities to hear concerns and provide information
  • Analyzing community and environmental effects of the project for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
  • Reviewing public comments on the Draft EIS and publishing the Final EIS

The Draft EIS and information from earlier phases of this project can be found in background section of this site.