News from Public Works

Jan 30, 2025
City Prepares to Deploy Snow Fleet Across Tacoma
Freezing temperatures and possible snow showers are in the forecast from beginning this Saturday, February 1 through the middle of the upcoming week. City of Tacoma Street…

Jan 29, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at …

Jan 28, 2025
Murray Morgan Bridge to Reopen Today
The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, will reopen to vehicular and pedestrian traffic this afternoon. Community members with…

Jan 24, 2025
Murray Morgan Bridge Temporarily Closed to Traffic
The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, is temporarily closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Earlier today, the bridge…

Jan 21, 2025
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – Between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street –Closed for Maintenance January 24 – 31
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street – will be closed for maintenance January 24 – 31, from 8 a.m.

Jan 17, 2025
Hylebos Bridge Temporarily Closed to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to mechanical issues caused by cold weather. As a precaution,…

Jan 14, 2025
City of Tacoma Secures Over $10.6 Million in Grants for Critical Infrastructure Projects
The City of Tacoma has been awarded a total of $10,627,945 in grant funding for six needed infrastructure projects across the city. These projects aim to enhance pedestrian…

Jan 13, 2025
Intersection Closure at South 12th Street and Union Avenue on January 20
The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division plans to perform asphalt repair at the intersection of South 12th Street and Union Avenue on January 20, 2025. It will…