Spiketon Creek Bridge closes June 23 – 25 for paving

WSDOT advises drivers to add an extra 20 minutes of travel time.

June 19, 2025 1:30 am
The Spiketon Creek Bridge on the Foothills Trail has been closed since 2023. Image courtesy Pierce County
The Spiketon Creek Bridge on the Foothills Trail has been closed since 2023. Image courtesy Pierce County

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation:

Daytime travelers who use State Route 162 east of Mundy Loss Road will want to plan additional travel time.

Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will close the SR 162 Spiketon Creek Bridge to all traffic.

Work will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25.

A detour will be in place along SR 165 and SR 410 while work is underway. Drivers are advised to add an extra 20 minutes of travel time.

During the closure, crews will repave the asphalt approaches on Spiketon Creek Bridge.

Before heading out the door, check the WSDOT app and statewide travel map for real-time information. Sign up for email updates to get the latest on road work in Pierce County.