News from Public Works
Aug 21, 2026
Street Closures Projected to Start August 25 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below are upcoming projected street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start on August 25…
Aug 14, 2026
City of Tacoma to Activate New Automated Enforcement Cameras Beginning September 14Â
The City of Tacoma will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve traffic safety and eliminate…
Aug 06, 2026
Tacoma Voters Approve Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1)
The latest round of election results released today indicate that Tacoma voters have approved the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1), a 10-year funding measure…
Jul 28, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has been reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions or concerns can contact Public Works…
Jul 27, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
UPDATE: As of 12:15 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Hylebos Bridge is now open to both vehicular and shipping traffic. The Hylebos Bridge (located off East…
Jul 21, 2026
Tacoma City Council Receives Positive Streets Initiative Update
In their Study Session today, the Tacoma City Council received an update on the accomplishments and outcomes of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative over the past ten years.
Jul 07, 2026
City of Tacoma Awarded $7.6 Million BUILD Grant for Environmental Analysis and Final Design Phase of Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Replacement Project
The City of Tacoma has been awarded a $7.6 million BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the environmental analysis and final design of the…
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…