All lanes on Tacoma Narrows Bridge back open after emergency repairs

After damage was found under the westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, crews have repaired the section and all lanes are back open, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said in a release.

During a bridge joint repair on Wednesday, crews found a deteriorating portion of the structure and closed the right two westbound lanes for emergency repairs.

Teams finished those repairs on Friday afternoon but as the bridge nears 80 years old, long-term repairs are needed, which will cost around $180 million…

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