Tacoma bridge to be closed to all traffic as city conducts asphalt repairs

Tacoma’s Lincoln Avenue bridge will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m on Saturday, April 18.

The closure is the result of asphalt repairs near Stewart Street. Part of work that started on April 4, according to the city of Tacoma. The city will mark detour routes for drivers to follow.

“Travelers will need to plan their routes carefully, approaching from either Portland Avenue or Port of Tacoma Road depending on which side of the river their destination is located,” a press release from the city reads.

It’s possible that construction could be rescheduled or postponed depending on weather conditions, according to the city. Residents with questions can contact project supervisor Thomas Adams at tadams@tacoma.gov or 253-591-5870 with questions.

Isha Trivedi

The News Tribune

Isha Trivedi covers city hall and education in Tacoma for The News Tribune. She has previously worked at The Mercury News, the Palo Alto Weekly, the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She grew up in San Jose, California and graduated with a bachelor of arts in journalism and anthropology from the George Washington University. She is a proud alumna of The GW Hatchet, her alma mater’s independent student newspaper, and has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for her work with the publication.