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Washington State Department of Transportation
Olympic Region – P.O. Box 47440 – Olympia, WA 98504-7440 – 360-357-2600
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Sept. 28, 2026
Saturday lane closures on westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Oct. 3
TACOMA – Weekend travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will want to plan additional travel time.
From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, two left lanes will close across the westbound bridge.
During the closure, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will work underneath the bridge deck to replace a joint bearing.
Two weeks of lane closures ahead
This is the fourth emergency repair on the westbound 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 2026. A larger repair to another joint is expected in October that will require two weeks of around-the-clock lane closures.
Whenever near work zones please:
- Slow down – drive the posted speeds for worker and traveler safety.
- Be kind – workers are out there helping to keep people safe and improve the roadways.
- Pay attention – both to workers directing travelers and surrounding traffic.
- Stay calm – expect delays, leave early or take alternate routes if possible; no meeting or appointment is worth risking someone’s life.
Get updates from WSDOT
Travelers are encouraged to sign up for email updates about work on state highways in Pierce County. Real-time traveler information is available from the WSDOT app and WSDOT Travel Center Map.
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