The Oregon Department of Transportation has lost most funding for the I-5 Rose Quarter project due to challenges from both federal and state levels. ODOT has received approval from the Oregon Transportation Commission to begin initial construction work despite unclear future financing. The project includes expansion of I-5 and construction of caps to reconnect the historically Black Albina neighborhood affected by prior freeway construction. ODOT currently has a small fraction of the $2.1 billion budget needed, and while some support the project, critics raise concerns over its environmental and economic impact.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has lost most funding for the I-5 Rose Quarter project amid federal and state challenges, creating uncertainty about future financing.
Initial construction of the I-5 Rose Quarter project has been authorized by the Oregon Transportation Commission, with concerns that delays will increase costs and complexity.
The project plans include expanding I-5 and constructing caps over the freeway to reconnect the historically Black Albina neighborhood, which was affected by the 1960s construction.
Despite concerns over economic and environmental impacts, the Oregon Transportation Commission voted to allow ODOT to commence work on the Rose Quarter in August.
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