New Bridge Planned for Gearing Road After Flood Damage
Following the collapse of the crossing during last week's high waters, the city has awarded a contract for a replacement structure.
The contract for the construction of a new bridge across the Puyallup River on the Gearing Road has been awarded to Joseph Wells, the bid being $1,978. Other bids received for the bridge construction were: P. W. Slater, $2,025; Northwest Bridge Company, $2,100; George E. Vergow, $2,000. The old bridge collapsed during the high waters last week. Work will be commenced at once.
“The old bridge collapsed during the high waters last week. Work will be commenced at once.”
Infrastructure vulnerability to seasonal flooding remains a persistent challenge for the Puyallup Valley, mirroring the constant maintenance required for Tacoma's historic and modern road networks.
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