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Explore 5 transportation projects in Pierce County

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

This list of articles explores ongoing transportation developments in Pierce County. The articles delve into bridge repairs and other proposed infrastructure enhancements.

The recent SR 410 bridge repairs, SR 167 bridge repairs and the SR 167 Completion Project are some of the major transportation developments recently in the region.

A proposed roundabout on SR 302 aims to enhance traffic safety in a high-traffic area.

A photograph of where 3rd Avenue Southwest travels under state Route 167 in Pacific, Washington. A vehicle traveling on 3rd Avenue hit the state Route 167 bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. By Google Maps

NO. 1: WHAT’S THE PROGRESS ON REPAIRS TO DAMAGED SR 167 BRIDGE? HERE’S AN UPDATE

The Washington State Department of Transportation is making progress on repairs to a damaged bridge on state Route 167. | Published October 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Work takes place on the White River Bridge on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 2: 2 KEY SOUTH SOUND BRIDGES WERE DAMAGED. HERE’S HOW AND WHO PAYS FOR REPAIRS

The tales of two recently battered South Sound bridges are almost identical. | Published October 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

The White River Bridge that was closed between Buckley and Enumclaw will reopen October 17, 2025.

NO. 3: MAJOR PIERCE COUNTY BRIDGE CLOSED SINCE AUGUST WILL REOPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The White River Bridge that shut down after a crash caused significant damage to the structure will reopen Friday, two weeks ahead of schedule. | Published October 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Puneet Bsanti

The Washington State Department of Transportation is designing a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of state Route 302 and 118th Avenue Northwest on the Key Peninsula near Gig Harbor, Wash.

NO. 4: IS A ROUNDABOUT PLANNED FOR THIS BUSY PIERCE COUNTY ROAD? HERE’S WHAT WSDOT SAID

Will a roundabout help reduce crashes on the Key Peninsula’s main highway? | Published October 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

A stock photo of roadwork cones.

NO. 5: EXPECT TRAFFIC CHANGES AT BUSY PUYALLUP INTERCHANGE THIS WEEK

Puyallup drivers can expect lane and ramp closures on state Route 167 over the next four days. | Published October 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.