Expansion joint again forces lane closures on westbound Narrows Bridge
Sep 15, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe right two lanes of the older bridge will close on Friday and Saturday, again for repair of an expansion joint.
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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.
Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing
Aug 28, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.
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Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
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Senate candidates reflect on local highway issues
Aug 13, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Deb Krishnadasan and Rep. Michelle Caldier spoke about Wollochet Drive crashes, Purdy congestion and funding priorities.
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County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.
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City adds Austin-Harborview roundabout to road plan; envisions possible Hunt Street overcrossing
Jul 16, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe roundabout is tentatively slated for 2031 after while reconnecting Hunt Street over Highway 16 would come sometime after that.
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Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16
Jul 11, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffCrews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.
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WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment
Jul 09, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichCovid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.
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Lane closures expected on two bridges during week of July 7
Jul 03, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffOvernight lane closures are planned for the Purdy Bridge July 7 and 8; daytime lane closures will hit the westbound Narrows Bridge July 7 through 10.
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Buses crossing Narrows Bridge will pay tolls again starting this fall
Jun 19, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State StandardLegislators removed an exemption on tolls for buses during the 2025 session. The change will cost Pierce Transit about $61,000 a year.
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