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Section of busy Tacoma freeway to be closed until 3 p.m. Here’s what to know

Busy Tacoma freeway to be closed for part of Friday.
Busy Tacoma freeway to be closed for part of Friday.

Southbound I-705 from Stadium Way to South 13th Street in Tacoma will be closed Friday morning and afternoon while crews remove debris and graffiti along the road. The work began about 10:15 a.m.

Detours will direct traffic on Pacific Avenue to South 13th Street, as well as traffic on Stadium Way to Commerce and South 13th Street, according to a City of Tacoma press release. The closure will last until 3 p.m.

Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation to remove garbage and debris dumped illegally, clean up graffiti and maintain vegetation.

Becca Most
The News Tribune
Becca Most is a reporter covering Pierce County issues, including topics related to Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, DuPont, Fife, Ruston, Fircrest, Steilacoom and unincorporated Pierce County. Originally from the Midwest, Becca previously wrote about city and social issues in Central Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Her work has been recognized by Gannett and the USA Today Network, as well as the Minnesota Newspaper Association where she won first place in arts, government/public affairs and investigative reporting in 2023.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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