I-5 ramps construction may impact your commute. Here’s when you can expect closures

Tacoma drivers might run into closures this month on the northbound and southbound Interstate 5 on- and off-ramps to South 56th Street due to construction.

The southbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound South 56th Street and northbound I-5 on-ramp from eastbound South 56th Street closure will begin 7 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen 9 p.m. Friday.

The northbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound South 56th Street will be closed 7 a.m. Sept. 12 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14.

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division and Washington State Department of Transportation are constructing pedestrian curb ramps at the on- and off-ramps of northbound and southbound I-5 at South 56th Street.

Northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps from westbound South 56th Street will be closed 7 a.m. Sept. 15 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17.

Southbound I-5 on-ramp from westbound South 56th Street will be closed 7 a.m. Sept. 19 to 9 a.m. Sept. 21.

The construction is a part of the I-5 and South 56th Street Interchange ADA Compliance Project. The project will cost $631,000 and is funded through a state grant.

Repairs are weather-dependent and rescheduling might be required. Notice boards will be on location to notify drivers of the project and will reflect changes.

This story was originally published September 7, 2022 at 5:00 AM.