The Metro Council has decided to allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to commence phases of the I-5 Rose Quarter project, despite local opposition. Supporters, including Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzáles, voiced their enthusiasm, emphasizing the need to demonstrate Oregon's capability in executing significant transportation projects. This decision reflects frustrations regarding prolonged bureaucratic processes hindering infrastructure advancements in the Portland area aimed at addressing aging facilities, such as the I-5 bridge, which poses safety concerns given its vulnerable state.
"With the fierceness of concern about our aging infrastructure, we must convey to our counterparts that Oregon can spearhead monumental projects that push the envelope of transportation development."
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