News from Roads and Streets
Apr 22, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Now Open to Vehicular Traffic
The Hylebos Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic. It had failed to open properly on April 20 during routine testing, due to corrosive ocean air which had caused…
Apr 22, 2026
Pothole Palooza Returns May 4 – 15  to Focus on Maintenance and Preservation of 10 Arterial RoadwaysÂ
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,…
Apr 20, 2026
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
Due to a mechanical issue, the Hylebos Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic while crews investigate. Community members are advised to plan ahead and observe posted detours. Updates…
Apr 20, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department Recognized by American Public Works Association
The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department recently earned an American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter Project of the Year Award—one of only 11 presented statewide. “We…
Apr 17, 2026
Street Closure Projected to Start the Week of April 20 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is an upcoming projected street closure to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. While work is projected to start the week…
Apr 14, 2026
City Council Adopts Resolution Transmitting ‘Connect Tacoma’ Ballot Measure to Pierce County Auditor for August 4, 2026 Primary Election Ballot
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41890 during its April 14, 2026 Council meeting transmitting a ballot measure – Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks – to…
Apr 13, 2026
City Council to Discuss ‘Connect Tacoma’ Transportation Levy Replacement at April 14 Study Session
The Tacoma City Council will discuss a resolution during its April 14, 2026 Study Session regarding the potential placement of the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks measure on the…
Apr 09, 2026
Lincoln Avenue Bridge to Close Saturday, April 18 for Asphalt Repairs
The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will close the Lincoln Avenue Bridge to all traffic on Saturday, April 18. The closure will be in effect from 6…