Supporters of the project predict fewer crashes, faster commutes and more transit options when the new bridge is done. A final environmental review for the project was supposed to conclude this year, Oregon state Sen. Khanh Phạm, D-Portland, told the committee. Nothing in the legislation is dedicated to covering increased costs for the interstate bridge. Washington state Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, in an interview afterwards, preached patience. Oregon and Washington could go it alone, he said, but it would mean ditching light rail and other bells and whistles.