News from Public Works

Feb 25, 2025
Northbound I-705 Stadium Way Exit to Close for Two Hours on February 26 for Attenuator Reset
The Washington State Department of Transportation notified the City of Tacoma today that the attenuator – a safety device designed to absorb the kinetic energy of a vehicle…

Feb 13, 2025
City Crews Prepare for More Winter Weather in TacomaÂ
Freezing temperatures and possible snow showers are in the forecast again beginning Thursday, February 13 through Friday, February 14. City of Tacoma Street Operations crews…

Feb 07, 2025
South Pine Street – Between South 47th and South 56th Streets – to Close in Phases for Maintenance February 10 – 28
South Pine Street – between South 47th and South 56 streets – will close in phases for maintenance over a three-week period, from February 10 – 28, 8…

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.