New HOV lanes opening in Tacoma as part of 22-year project

TACOMA, Wash. — After more than two decades of work, construction on Interstate 5 in Tacoma is wrapping up.New carpool lanes on southbound I-5 will...

August 26, 2022
9:42 PM

TACOMA, Wash. — After more than two decades of work, construction on Interstate 5 in Tacoma is wrapping up.New carpool lanes on southbound I-5 will open Friday morning.The HOV lanes run from Port of Tacoma Road in Fife to the state Route 16 interchange in Tacoma.Crews worked overnight to remove barriers and finish painting. The work will continue Friday night, when crews will turn their attention to the northbound HOV lanes.By Sunday at 5 a.m., drivers should be able to use the HOV lanes in both directions from Tacoma to King County.

Kiro News Staff