WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, along with Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle issued the following statement celebrating the news that the Coast Guard approved a fixed span design for the I-5 bridge replacement between Vancouver and Portland.
"Keeping the I-5 bridge replacement moving forward is how we keep all of Washington state moving forward. This next milestone reflects the years of hard work our region has done to address navigational needs and ensure the bridge works for everybody, especially Southwest Washington. This is great news for commuters who won't have to wait on a lift every time they cr...