News from Public Works
Jun 16, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
The Tacoma City Council has adopted the Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program Amended 2026 and 2027-2032. This comprehensive program supports a multimodal system that safely and efficiently connects…
Jun 15, 2026
Tacoma Avenue South – from South 38th Street to Wright Avenue – Closed Through July 20 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Tacoma Avenue South – from South 38th Street to Wright Avenue – is closed through July 20 to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street…
Jun 09, 2026
Full Intersection Closure at E. 11th Street and St. Paul Avenue for One-Day Asphalt Repairs on June 27
A full intersection closure will take place at E. 11th Street and St. Paul Avenue on Saturday, June 27, from 6 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. to facilitate…
Jun 08, 2026
Hylebos Bridge to Close for Five Hours on June 11 for Centerlock Replacement
The Hylebos Bridge is scheduled to close on June 11, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., while crews work to replace its centerlock. The centerlock is a vital…
Jun 05, 2026
City of Tacoma to Implement Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions on June 12
The World Cup 2026 Kick Off Parade hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians will take place on Friday, June 12 from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 8:45 p.m.
Jun 03, 2026
City of Tacoma Launches ‘Tidy-Up Tacoma: Summer 2026’ With Major Gateway Cleanup Effort
Today, Mayor Anders Ibsen — alongside District 1 Council Member John Hines, District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge, Andrea Haug with Litter Free 253, members of the Tacoma…
May 18, 2026
Implementation of Transportation Impact Fees to Begin on June 1Â Â
Starting June 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will implement transportation impact fees, taking a significant step toward a safer, more connected, and equitable transportation network.
Apr 22, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Now Open to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic. It had failed to open properly on April 20 during routine testing, due to corrosive ocean air which had caused…