Interstate 705 North

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Interstate 705Washington State Route 7
Washington State Route 7 North
SR 7 turns east from Pacific Avenue onto 38th Street briefly to make the connection with a freeway leading north to I-5/705.

SR 7 turns east from Pacific Avenue onto 38th Street briefly to make the connection with a freeway leading north to I-5/705.

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The freeway along SR 7 begins at what appears to be an intended six-ramp parclo interchange with S 38th Street. Roadway stubs remain for an unconstructed extension of the freeway south.

The freeway along SR 7 begins at what appears to be an intended six-ramp parclo interchange with S 38th Street. Roadway stubs remain for an unconstructed extension of the freeway south.

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SR 7 advances a half mile north through Tacoma Eastern Gulch to a multi level interchange with I-5 and I-705.

SR 7 advances a half mile north through Tacoma Eastern Gulch to a multi level interchange with I-5 and I-705.

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The roadway stub under S 38th Street.

The roadway stub under S 38th Street.

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SR 7 lowers from S 38th Street onto Interstate 705 north.

SR 7 lowers from S 38th Street onto Interstate 705 north.

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SR 7 partitions into ramps for I-5 south to Olympia and Portland, Oregon, I-705 north to Downtown and the Tacoma Dome, and I-5 north to Federal Way and Seattle.
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SR 7 partitions into ramps for I-5 south to Olympia and Portland, Oregon, I-705 north to Downtown and the Tacoma Dome, and I-5 north to Federal Way and Seattle.

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Travelers bound for Fife, Federal Way and Seattle depart SR 7 for Interstate 5 north. I-705 commences north 1.50 miles to the Tacoma city center and Schuster Parkway.

Travelers bound for Fife, Federal Way and Seattle depart SR 7 for Interstate 5 north. I-705 commences north 1.50 miles to the Tacoma city center and Schuster Parkway.

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E 34th Street spans SR 7 on an arch bridge between B and D Streets.

E 34th Street spans SR 7 on an arch bridge between B and D Streets.

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A left exit departs from I-705 north for Interstate 5 south to SR 16 (Tacoma Narrows Bridge) and Lakewood.

A left exit departs from I-705 north for Interstate 5 south to SR 16 (Tacoma Narrows Bridge) and Lakewood.

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An end shield for SR 7 precedes the northbound entrance from I-5 to I-705. A weaving traffic pattern follows to the exit for the Tacoma Dome at E 26th Street.

An end shield for SR 7 precedes the northbound entrance from I-5 to I-705. A weaving traffic pattern follows to the exit for the Tacoma Dome at E 26th Street.

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Taking the ramp joining SR 7 with I-5 south.

Taking the ramp joining SR 7 with I-5 south.

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Interstate 705 North
Continuing north, Interstate 705 passes by the Tacoma Dome ahead of E 26th Street (old U.S. 99).

Continuing north, Interstate 705 passes by the Tacoma Dome ahead of E 26th Street (old U.S. 99).

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Interstate 705 elevates onto a viaduct from E 26th Street to the single point urban interchange (SPUI) with SR 509. The cable-stayed bridge taking SR 509 east over Thea Foss Waterway comes into view.

Interstate 705 elevates onto a viaduct from E 26th Street to the single point urban interchange (SPUI) with SR 509. The cable-stayed bridge taking SR 509 east over Thea Foss Waterway comes into view.

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Lowering toward the Tacoma city center on Interstate 705 north over E 25th Street.

Lowering toward the Tacoma city center on Interstate 705 north over E 25th Street.

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The SPUI with SR 509 also connects northbound I-705 with S 21st Street west to Pacific and Jefferson Avenues. SR 509 constitutes a 35.16 mile long highway from Tacoma to SR 99 in Seattle.

The SPUI with SR 509 also connects northbound I-705 with S 21st Street west to Pacific and Jefferson Avenues. SR 509 constitutes a 35.16 mile long highway from Tacoma to SR 99 in Seattle.

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Interstate 705 lowers to grade level below SR 509 (S 21st Street) and at the left exit for A Street and S 15th Street at the Tacoma central business district.
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Interstate 705 lowers to grade level below SR 509 (S 21st Street) and at the left exit for A Street and S 15th Street at the Tacoma central business district.

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The exit for A Street separates into ramps for S 15th Street west at Pacific Avenue and A Street north to S 11th Street. Historically SR 509 followed Pacific Avenue north the former east end of SR 16 to S 11th Street east.
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The exit for A Street separates into ramps for S 15th Street west at Pacific Avenue and A Street north to S 11th Street. Historically SR 509 followed Pacific Avenue north the former east end of SR 16 to S 11th Street east.

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Two lanes curve west from I-705 north onto S 15th Street west. S 15th Street leads from Downtown Tacoma to Franklin Park.
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Two lanes curve west from I-705 north onto S 15th Street west. S 15th Street leads from Downtown Tacoma to Franklin Park.

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The lone confirming marker for Interstate 705 in either direction stands along the northbound viaduct near S 15th Street.

The lone confirming marker for Interstate 705 in either direction stands along the northbound viaduct near S 15th Street.

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The Murray Morgan Bridge along E 11th Street across Thea Foss Waterway was formerly part of SR 509.
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The Murray Morgan Bridge along E 11th Street across Thea Foss Waterway was formerly part of SR 509.

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The northbound roadway for I-705 travels below the parallel southbound roadway ahead of the ramp partition for Schuster Parkway north to Ruston and Stadium Way at the Theater District.

The northbound roadway for I-705 travels below the parallel southbound roadway ahead of the ramp partition for Schuster Parkway north to Ruston and Stadium Way at the Theater District.

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I-705 south passes under Firemans Park above northbound I-705 between S 9th and S 8th Streets.

I-705 south passes under Firemans Park above northbound I-705 between S 9th and S 8th Streets.

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Interstate 705 splits into single lane ramps for Schuster Parkway north and Stadium Way. Stadium Way parallels Schuster Parkway to Tacoma Stadium at Stadium High School.
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Interstate 705 splits into single lane ramps for Schuster Parkway north and Stadium Way. Stadium Way parallels Schuster Parkway to Tacoma Stadium at Stadium High School.

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The ramp from I-705 to Schuster Parkway follows the lower level of a short section of double deck structure.

The ramp from I-705 to Schuster Parkway follows the lower level of a short section of double deck structure.

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Pacific Avenue north transitions into Schuster Parkway at the end of I-705. Schuster Parkway lines Commencement Park alongside a BNSF Railroad northwest to Ruston Way.

Pacific Avenue north transitions into Schuster Parkway at the end of I-705. Schuster Parkway lines Commencement Park alongside a BNSF Railroad northwest to Ruston Way.

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Schuster Parkway - North
Schuster Parkway north intersects S 4th Street within a quarter mile of I-705. S 4th Street spans the adjacent BNSF Railroad tracks onto Dock Street along Thea Foss Waterway.

Schuster Parkway north intersects S 4th Street within a quarter mile of I-705. S 4th Street spans the adjacent BNSF Railroad tracks onto Dock Street along Thea Foss Waterway.

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The roadways for Schuster Parkway travel at different grades north from S 4th Street. The four lane highway has a 40 mph speed limit on this stretch.

The roadways for Schuster Parkway travel at different grades north from S 4th Street. The four lane highway has a 40 mph speed limit on this stretch.

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Turning westward, Schuster Parkway advances to a wye interchange with Ruston Way at the transition to N 30th Street. N 30th Street joins the street grid east of Old Tacoma while Ruston Way continues along Commencement Bay to the Town of Ruston.

Turning westward, Schuster Parkway advances to a wye interchange with Ruston Way at the transition to N 30th Street. N 30th Street joins the street grid east of Old Tacoma while Ruston Way continues along Commencement Bay to the Town of Ruston.

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A U-turn along N 30th Street connects with Schuster Parkway leading back south for industrial areas east of the BNSF Railroad.

A U-turn along N 30th Street connects with Schuster Parkway leading back south for industrial areas east of the BNSF Railroad.

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Page Updated Monday November 08, 2010.