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The new Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopened in October 1950 and was joined by a second span built just to its south in 2007, making each bridge carry one-way traffic.
All eastbound lanes of SR 16 are closed at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge after a car crash occurred in a construction zone.
Suspected DUI crash in Gig Harbor closes SR 16 near Tacoma Narrows Bridge, involves radioactive material but no injuries.
Update 3: The crash on State Route 16 near Pearl street also has cleared, WSDOT says. Update 2: The wreck near the east end of the westbound bridge cleared at 9:04 p.m., WSDOT reports. Update 1: A ...
A crash on Tacoma Narrows Bridge blocked three westbound lanes Monday. Traffic on State Route 16 quickly backed up, according to WSDOT updates.
Traffic on the 2007 Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which carries eastbound Route 16, will not be affected. WSDOT said the work will be the second time the 68-year-old bridge cables have been inspected.
TACOMA – Ambulances, police cars and fire trucks might have to pay tolls when crossing the new Tacoma Narrows bridge. Some Pierce County officials, including Sheriff Paul Pastor and Executive ...
On November 7, 1940, the bridge spanning the Tacoma Narrows Strait of Puget Sound collapsed after moving dramatically up and down during high winds. The bridge garnered the name "Galloping Gertie," ...