JULY 2023

The Hood River White Salmon Bridge Authority (HRWSBA) is established to take over the policy setting of the bridge replacement effort. All contracts and replacement bridge policies are set by the HWWSBA. The Port continues to collect tolls on, manage and maintain the existing bridge.

SEPTEMBER 2023

The HRWSBA advocates to the Port to increase tolls in order to build up reserves for a federal construction loan. Of the new toll cost , $1.50 of each cash and $0.75 per BreezeBy crossing is allocated to HRWSBA account with the intent purpose of building up necessary reserves. The Port continues to use pre-existing toll amounts for current bridge operations and economic development initiatives.

MARCH 2024

An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Port and HRWSBA codifies the transfer of all bridge replacement grants and contracts from the Port to the HRWSBA. The Port continues to provide administrative services to the HRWSBA.

JULY 2026

100% of ALL tolls must be used solely for bridge operations, maintenance, repairs and/or replacement. All non-bridge activities (e.g. marina, airport, waterfront rec) must be supported by other revenue. The Port continues to own and operate the existing bridge.

NEW BRIDGE OPENS

100% of ALL tolls will be collected by the HRWSBA to be used solely on new bridge operations and debt service. At this time, the current bridge will cease operations and the Port no longer operates or maintains a toll bridge of any kind.