Oft-malfunctioning Tacoma bridge closed once again. This time by cold weather, city says

The Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma is temporarily closed, primarily due to mechanical failures caused by cold weather, which has led the city to lock the drawbridge in the up position. While shipping traffic can still navigate beneath the bridge, vehicular access has been halted as a precaution. This marks the latest in a series of closures for the bridge, which recently underwent repairs in December when a motor was replaced. The City of Tacoma has announced that the bridge will remain inaccessible to vehicles until temperatures return to more favorable conditions. Forecasts predict low temperatures remaining at or below freezing into the following weekend, compounding the bridge's mechanical issues.

Updates regarding the bridge's status will be communicated by the city as they become available. This situation underscores the ongoing operational challenges faced by the drawbridge, which is crucial for both local traffic and shipping logistics. The need for reliable infrastructure is highlighted further as local authorities navigate the implications of adverse weather on essential transportation routes.