Multiple road closures begin this week for infrastructure projects across Pierce County, impacting drivers throughout Tacoma. WSDOT has announced lane reductions and closures on I-5 southbound near the Tacoma Dome (milepost 133.86) for a Tacoma Dome event, and SR 302 will permanently close a southbound lane between Purdy Bay Bridge and Burnham Drive Northwest starting September 16. Additional closures on SR 18 near Tiger Mountain begin September 10, with further work planned through October. These closures are part of ongoing maintenance and safety projects.
Public safety actions dominated the week with several arrests for dangerous driving and carjacking. Two juveniles were arrested following a high-speed pursuit on Pacific Ave. S. involving a stolen BMW with firearms, while another case involved a 59-year-old man arrested for a 2021 homicide after a five-year investigation. Tacoma Police also stopped a reckless driver on Mountain Hwy E who swerved and fled on a suspended license, leading to felony charges. Pierce County Sheriff's Office reported a carjacking suspect arrested after a high-speed chase on Pacific Ave. S. in August.
Community events include a citywide cleanup on September 19 with 14 volunteer sites across Tacoma, and the Tacoma Dome unveiled a new Coast Salish mural in partnership with the Puyallup Tribe. The city also seeks applicants for Arts Commission and Advisory Board positions, with fall 2026 deadlines. Pierce County will auction two properties on October 16 to satisfy judgments totaling $197,967.40.
What to watch next: The ongoing road closure projects and the impact on daily commutes, plus the upcoming Arts Commission application deadline in late September.