Collision on state Route 16 snarls westbound traffic over the Narrows

Westbound traffic on state Route 16 is stop and go over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on Tuesday afternoon after a wreck shut down one lane of traffic, according to a post on X from the state Department of Transportation.

The right lane of travel near the truck scales is shut down, WSDOT said.

The non-injury crash, reported at 3:30 p.m., is at milepost 9.7, near 36th Street.

Westbound traffic is slow from the scene to South 19th Street in Tacoma.

Washington State Patrol spokesperson trooper John Dattilo said three cars were involved, tow trucks were on scene at 4:30 p.m. and it should be cleared soon. However, traffic slowdowns will persist for some time after all lanes are open.