Study recommends metering on west side of Canterwood roundabout if apartment projects proceed
Apr 29, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyThe Gig Harbor City Council will hear about the study during a meeting on Thursday, April 30.
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From tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to improvements to roads causing traffic jams, Gig Harbor Now reporters stay on top of issues that affect getting where you’re going.
Narrows Bridge lane closures will continue for ‘multiple days’
Apr 23, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTwo lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.
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Could new developments crash Canterwood Boulevard’s roundabout?
Apr 20, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyThe city of Gig Harbor commissioned a traffic study seeking information and solutions to a potential looming problem at the Canterwood roundabout.
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City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek
Mar 19, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickLocks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.
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38th Avenue project will begin soon and disrupt traffic for two years
Mar 12, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigThe $12.1 million project will bring sidewalks, a bike lane, street lights and a roundabout to 38th Avenue NW.
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Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement
Feb 19, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyA Pierce County engineer clarifies that a roundabout isn’t the only option for the intersection of Warren Drive and Fox Island Bridge Road, but also explains why it could be a good one.
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Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study
Feb 12, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyThe Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.
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Plaque honors former mayor Chuck Hunter for work on Donkey Creek ‘daylighting’
Jan 26, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe former construction professional spearheaded efforts to get the new bridge built, removing a fish-passage barrier on Donkey Creek.
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2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year
Jan 02, 2026 | By: Vince Dice2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.
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Ferguson proposes $3 billion plan to preserve bridges and roads, build new ferries
Dec 22, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State StandardThe governor would raise the money with the sale of bonds backed by proceeds from a slew of new and increased taxes and fees lawmakers approved this year.
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