Tacoma Narrows Bridge lanes closed due to cracked bridge joint

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Two lanes of the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge are currently closed due to a cracked steel bridge joint.

Westbound lanes of the bridge are affected, headed to Gig Harbor. The Jackson Avenue ramp to SR 16 is also closed.

A cracked steel bridge joint under the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. (WSDOT)

Crews are currently making emergency repairs, and drivers should expect delays in the area through Tuesday night.

There is currently no ETA on when the repairs will be complete.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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