The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Engineering Division will conduct maintenance on the I-705 Stadium Spur ramps starting August 11, 2025. These on- and off-ramps connect I-705 to Commerce Street and South Stadium Way.
Work will include installing a new cement concrete overlay on the ramp decks, replacing ramp deck expansion joints, and completing other necessary repairs and safety improvements. It will affect I-705 access ramps to and from Schuster Parkway.
- The northbound off-ramps —from I-705 to Stadium Way and Schuster Parkway— are expected to close from August 11 to September 14, 2025. During this closure, the off-ramp to Schuster Parkway will be closed to drivers traveling northbound on I-705.
- The southbound ramps —from Stadium Way and Schuster Parkway to I-705— are expected to close from September 15 to October 19, 2025. During this closure, the on-ramp to I-705 from Schuster Parkway will be closed.
During construction, one ramp will be closed at a time. The A Street City Center exit and the SR 509 North, South 21st Street, and Port of Tacoma exits will remain open during the closures. Each ramp will close for approximately 35 consecutive days, with detours provided. Once construction on one ramp is complete, the affected ramp will be reopened, and the closure of the other ramp will occur shortly after.
Detailed detour routes are available on the project webpage at tacoma.gov/project/Spur-Stadium-Ramps. Additional information is available at tacoma.gov/Spur-Stadium-Ramps.
All work is weather-dependent, and rescheduling may be required. Notice boards will be on-site to inform drivers of the project and will reflect any necessary changes. Drivers are reminded to use caution and expect delays when traveling in the area.
Community members with questions can contact Project Manager Basel Kitmitto at bkitmitto@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 328-0302.