1985 Gousha Map of Tacoma, Washington showing Interstate 705 under construction north from the interchange joining I-5 with the freeway spur along SR 7.
I-705 is a 1.50 mile long urban spur linking Interstate 5 with the Tacoma central business district and the freeway along Washington State Route 509 east to the Port of Tacoma. Washington State Route 7 extends the freeway south from I-5/705 to 38th Street. The north end of I-705 transitions into Schuster Parkway leading northwest to N 30th Street and Ruston Way.
Interstate 705 Washington Guides
| Pacific Avenue / Former SR 509 |
 | Beginning in Tacoma, SR 509 traveled along Pacific Avenue through the city center. Pictured here is Pacific Avenue north at S 14th Street. 14th Street carries traffic from Interstate 705 north to Pacific Avenue. 08/29/06 |
 | Interstate 5 trailblazer posted along Pacific Avenue north ahead of S 13th Street. 13th Street ends at A Street nearby, but provides a ramp onto Interstate 705 south to I-5. 08/29/06 |
 | SR 509 continued north from S 13th Street onto S 11th Street to the draw bridge across the Foss Waterway and the Port of Tacoma area. 08/29/06 |
 | An I-5 trailblazer marks the entrance ramp for I-705 south from S 13th Street east ahead of A Street. 08/29/06 |
Photo Credits:
08/29/06 by AARoads
Connect with:
Interstate 5
State Route 509
Page Updated 11-08-2010.