The City of Tacoma Public Works Department’s Street Operations crews will be out for another round of Pothole Palooza from May 4 – 15, 2026. During this time, crews will showcase the maintenance and preservation of 10 arterial roadway locations, with work slated to take place in each of Tacoma’s five City Council districts.
This work utilizes funds from the Tacoma Streets Initiative. The Tacoma Streets Initiative — a 10-year, $325 million voter-approved funding program adopted in November 2015 to address critical infrastructure needs — has expired.
“Pothole Palooza is a visible reminder of the City’s commitment to maintaining safe, reliable streets in every part of Tacoma,” said Mayor Anders Ibsen. “Even as dedicated funding has ended, we remain focused on preserving our infrastructure and responding to community needs year-round.”
“Pothole Palooza puts a spotlight on the incredible work our crews do every day to maintain Tacoma’s streets,” said Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell. “This isn’t a one-time effort—our teams are out year-round, rain or shine, filling potholes and preserving our roadways. It’s also a great chance for the community to see the impact of that work firsthand.”
“Pothole Palooza is not just an opportunity to fix potholes in our city, it is a fun way for our community to learn more about our streets and the City’s work to maintain them,” said Council Member John Hines. “We want our community to understand that potholes are not a sign of neglect, but a reality we must continually manage in large part due to our Pacific Northwest weather. Also, fighting potholes is not something the city can do alone. I encourage our community to help identify pothole locations for 311, not just for Pothole Palooza but anytime you see or feel them. Our amazing Street Operations team is out fixing potholes year-round.”
“Driver safety is of paramount importance, and we need to do everything possible to keep our roads in good condition,” said Council Member Jamika Scott. “Life in the Pacific Northwest brings many joys, but unfortunately it also means that our roads are particularly susceptible to weather-related potholes. I am excited to see the great work that our Street Operations team is doing every day and hope our community will continue to help identify pothole locations through 311.”
Following the completion of Pothole Palooza, Street Operations crews – as they do every day – will continue to work on Tacoma’s streets throughout the year.
Traffic control measures—including lane closures and detours—will be in place to safely guide drivers and pedestrians through or around each Pothole Palooza work zone. Because each site is unique, traffic management will vary. In some cases, traffic may be diverted or temporarily stopped to protect both workers and the traveling public. Notice boards will be posted in advance at each location at least one week before work begins.
The community is asked to continue reporting potholes through the Tacoma FIRST 311 Customer Support Center by calling 311 within Tacoma city limits, (253) 591-5000 from anywhere else, or by visiting tacoma.gov/311.
More information, including a schedule and frequently asked questions, is available at tacoma.gov/potholes.