The Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopened early Sunday after being shut down for about four hours during a police response, easing a major traffic disruption on eastbound State Route 16. Authorities said the situation ended after officers safely took a man into custody around 12:40 a.m.
During the closure, traffic built up quickly as the Washington State Department of Transportation blocked access to the bridge. Drivers were told to use the 36th Street exit, and officials also advised people to stay away from the Jackson Avenue area while the incident was active.
The response was described as a critical incident, and the update indicated the man had violated a domestic violence no-contact order. No further details about the case or the events leading to the bridge shutdown were immediately available in the update.
With the bridge now open again, traffic on the Tacoma Narrows crossing is expected to return to normal. The incident temporarily affected one of the key routes connecting Tacoma and surrounding areas, creating significant overnight delays for drivers.
