News from Public Works

Jun 24, 2025
City Navigates Leadership Transitions While Maintaining Unwavering Commitment to Community Service
The City of Tacoma today announced several leadership transitions within key departments. These adjustments come as the City, like many municipalities nationwide, navigates a challenging budget environment. “Change…

Jun 24, 2025
Traffic Control Measures on Ruston Way Scheduled June 25 – July 2
The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will perform sidewalk repairs in multiple locations on Ruston Way, from McCarver to North 49th streets, June 25 – July…

Jun 06, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled June 9 – July 18 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may…

May 27, 2025
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13
The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will close one lane of northbound Schuster Parkway and one lane of southbound Schuster Parkway,…

May 14, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Transportation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large No. 4 and Council District No. 3. All members must be…

May 13, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled May 19 – June 6 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may…

May 06, 2025
Intersection Closure at South 12th Street and Union Avenue on May 10
The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division plans to perform asphalt repairs at the intersection of South 12th Street and Union Avenue on May 10, 2025. It will…

May 02, 2025
Street Closures Scheduled May 5 – 23 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and…