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Washington State Department of Transportation
Olympic Region – P.O. Box 47440 – Olympia, WA 98504-7440 – 360-357-2600
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Nov. 6, 2026
Night work on eastbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Nov. 13-14
TACOMA – Weekend overnight and early morning travelers who use the eastbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Gig Harbor to Tacoma will want to plan ahead.
From 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, until 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, the two right lanes approaching the bridge and access to the toll booth plaza will close. The ramps from 24th Street and 36th Street to eastbound SR 16 will also close.
The closures create a work zone for Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews to clean the joints on the bridge.
Tolling during the closure
All toll booths will be closed during the maintenance work. Drivers heading east will need to remain in the left lanes to cross bridge and will get a bill in the mail after their trip if they do not have a Good To Go! account.
Ramp detours
Travelers on 24th Street and 36th Street will follow signed detours to access eastbound SR 16 from Olympic Drive.
More weekend night work
From 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, until 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, the two left lanes approaching the bridge will close to complete the maintenance work. The toll plaza and all ramps will remain open during the left lane closures.
Preserving the bridge
The eastbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in 2007. Annual maintenance work helps keep the bridge in good working order. Whenever possible, work is scheduled at night to minimize disruptions to travel.
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 – leave early; no meeting or appointment is worth risking someone’s life.
Travelers are encouraged to sign up for email updates about work on WSDOT-maintained roads in Pierce County. Real-time traveler information is available from the WSDOT app and WSDOT Travel Center Map.
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