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Metro Parks Tacoma is closing the Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park to all motorized traffic starting on Friday to prevent slope damage and threat to public safety. Areas will still be able to be accessed by foot traffic and bikes.

Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive closing to vehicles permanently for safety

Metro Parks Tacoma is closing the Outer Loop of Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance Park to all motorized traffic starting on Friday to prevent slope damage and threat to public safety. 

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Tacoma man chases truck thief, suspect rams him with stolen truck
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