Two lanes of Tacoma Narrows Bridge closed for emergency repairs

Two westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are closed as crews make emergency repairs after damage was found to the bridge.

TACOMA, Wash. — Two westbound lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are closed after crews found damage to the bridge on Tuesday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). 

While making other repairs, crews discovered “deterioration” on a structure supporting the joint under the two right lanes of traffic on the westbound side. The two right lanes will remain closed around the clock and possibly through the weekend, WSDOT said.