Tacoma’s South 21st Street closing for several weeks
Mar 24, 2025, 9:23 AM
Map of closure of Tacoma's South 21st Street. (Courtesy City of Tacoma Website)
(Courtesy City of Tacoma Website)
South 21st Street in Tacoma will shut down from Jefferson Avenue to Pacific Avenue starting Wednesday as part of the Prairie Line Trail Project, city officials said. The closure is expected to last six to eight weeks.
The project aims to connect Tacoma鈥檚 waterfront to downtown through a network of local and regional trails. According to , the initiative will complete a key link in Tacoma鈥檚 non-motorized transportation system.
鈥淭raversing the steep hills of Tacoma is a challenge,鈥� the website noted. 鈥淭he gentle grade of this former rail corridor provides an easier walking and cycling alternative. Construction of this multi-use path includes wayfinding, lighting, stormwater improvements, landscaping, public art, and amenities. This phase of the project will transform the stretch of the former BNSF rail line between South 21st Street and South 25th Street.”
The I-705/SR509 interchange near Pacific Avenue will remain open.
Detours will be in place.
