Transportation

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.

Shuttle service between Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula isn’t just a holiday thing this year

Nov 25, 2025 | By:

The Peninsula Transit Pilot Program will run shuttles starting on Black Friday — and continuing through August.

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Fox Island Bridge neighbors worry they’re in replacement span’s path

Nov 19, 2025 | By:

An unknown number of properties will be “impacted” if the county replaces the Fox Island Bridge. People who live near it say they feel whiplashed.

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Expansion joint again forces lane closures on westbound Narrows Bridge

Sep 15, 2025 | By:

The right two lanes of the older bridge will close on Friday and Saturday, again for repair of an expansion joint.

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Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing

Aug 28, 2025 | By:

The 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:

Traffic 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:

Sen. 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:

Pierce 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:

The 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:

Crews 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:

Covid 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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