Heads up, Tacoma drivers: you'll need to find an alternate route if you're planning to travel through McMurray Hill Road NE today. The City of Tacoma has announced that a stretch of the road will be entirely off-limits from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the removal of hazardous trees. The closure affects the area between Marine View Drive NE and Browns Point Boulevard NE, and detour signs will be in place to redirect traffic.
The city stresses the importance of following the posted detour routes and encourages drivers to not only anticipate, but to actively plan to add some extra travel time into their schedules. As if commuting wasn't already enough of a hassle, now residents will have to navigate around this six-hour roadblock. Nonetheless, safety imperatives dictate such inconveniences, as the removal of the precarious trees simply cannot wait, lest they pose a danger to the public.
For those in the community seeking more information about the day's roadwork, Thomas Adams is the man to call. The city has provided its number, (253) 591-5870, for any questions and concerns.
Further details on the closure can be found on the City of Tacoma's official release.
