Paint problem means Narrows Bridge gets a new coat

27 July 2010, 5:46 pm

TACOMA, Wash. A paint problem on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is forcing the state to repaint the structure. But it won't cost you a penny. The paint is peeling and bubbling, which means water can seep in and corrode the steel support cables and compromise the structural integrity of the bridge. Crews are repainting all those cables. The problem was first noticed when the new Narrows Bridge was ...... Read More »

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