Emergency Repairs Require Double-Lane Closures on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Summary
WSDOT Tacoma announced emergency repairs on the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge will require double-lane closures in the direction from Tacoma to Gig Harbor. Inspections uncovered damage beneath the driving surface that necessitates the extended closures. The announcement was made via the official WSDOT Tacoma social media account on April 22, 2026, and has accumulated approximately 34,800 views.
“We have an emergency repair that will take time on the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge.”
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WSDOT announced that emergency repair work on the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge has necessitated double-lane closures for traffic traveling from Tacoma to Gig Harbor. The damage was discovered beneath the driving surface during inspections, requiring an extended repair operation that will impact two lanes simultaneously.\n\nMotorists and transportation companies operating in the Tacoma-to-Gig Harbor corridor should anticipate significant delays and plan alternate routes during the repair period. The closure affects all vehicle traffic in the specified direction, and commuters are advised to monitor WSDOT communications for updates on repair progress and lane restoration.
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WSDOT Tacoma @wsdot_tacoma We have an emergency repair that will take time on the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. We uncovered damage beneath the driving surface that requires double-lane closures on the bridge going from Tacoma to Gig Harbor. (1/2) ALT ALT
8:09 pm · 22 Apr 2026
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- WSDOT Tacoma @wsdot_tacoma Follow Official WSDOT account for Pierce/Thurston/Kitsap/Jefferson/Mason/Grays Harbor/Clallam counties. Monitored 8am-5 pm Mon-Fri. Call 911 to report road hazards.
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