Press Releases
Larsen Statement on Reopening of I-5 Bridge
Washington, DC,
June 18, 2013
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement that the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River will reopen tomorrow. “It’s time for traffic to flow again on I-5,” Larsen said. “To have this bridge open again less than a month after the collapse is an astounding testament to the local, state and federal officials who have worked tirelessly in Skagit County. This is an important first step to permanently fixing the bridge. In the meantime, Skagit County is open for business and ready for visitors.” Last week Larsen spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to use the I-5 bridge collapse as a call-to-action to invest in transportation infrastructure. |