Write a compelling news report examining the challenges and long-awaited benefits of the $40 million Stewart Road and 8th Street White River Bridge replacement project in Pierce County, finally underway after a 30-year delay. Highlight the project’s impact on traffic alleviation, flood control, and salmon habitat restoration, as it transforms a two-lane bottleneck into a four-lane passage. Explore the collaborative efforts in funding and the phased construction process designed to minimize disruption to local communities.
