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SR 167 Final Stretch: Puyallup to Port of Tacoma Opens 2029
16 Jul
Summary
- The final 2.6 miles of SR 167 will open in September 2029.
- This extension connects Puyallup and the Port of Tacoma via six miles.
- The project aims to reduce local truck traffic and boost economic development.
Construction on the final 2.6 miles of the State Route 167 Completion Project is in its final stages, with an anticipated public opening in September 2029. This development will establish a continuous six-mile expressway, facilitating smoother travel for commuters and commercial vehicles between Puyallup and the Port of Tacoma.
The project, which commenced in 2019, is being completed in four stages by the Washington Department of Transportation. Officials at the groundbreaking ceremony emphasized the significant reduction in truck traffic on local roads, the projected economic advantages for the port and neighboring areas, and concurrent environmental restoration efforts.
The SR 167 extension is an integral part of the larger Puget Sound Gateway project, a substantial initiative valued at nearly $3 billion. This broader project aims to create vital connections between Interstate 5, the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Tribal leaders noted the extension's crossing of tribal lands and its inclusion of indigenous art and language, specifically naming a section the spuyaləpabš Trail.
