Washington HB2149 addresses the emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165.

Washington HB2149 declares an emergency due to the failure of the Fairfax bridge on state route number 165, which closed on April 22, 2025. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to restore access across the Carbon River as soon as possible. It grants the secretary emergency authority to expedite the architecture and construction of the replacement bridge, including the use of alternative building materials with a lower carbon footprint. The bill also provides full funding for the emergency replacement of the infrastructure on state route number 165 caused by climate change impacts.

Washington HB2149 addresses the emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165.

Washington HB2149 declares an emergency due to the failure of the Fairfax bridge on state route number 165, which closed on April 22, 2025. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to restore access across the Carbon River as soon as possible. It grants the secretary emergency authority to expedite the architecture and construction of the replacement bridge, including the use of alternative building materials with a lower carbon footprint. The bill also provides full funding for the emergency replacement of the infrastructure on state route number 165 caused by climate change impacts.