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.

City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek

Mar 19, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.

38th Avenue looking north across 56th Street.

38th Avenue project will begin soon and disrupt traffic for two years

Mar 12, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

The $12.1 million project will bring sidewalks, a bike lane, street lights and a roundabout to 38th Avenue NW.

Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement

Feb 19, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

A 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.

Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study

Feb 12, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

The Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.

Plaque honors former mayor Chuck Hunter for work on Donkey Creek ‘daylighting’

Jan 26, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The former construction professional spearheaded efforts to get the new bridge built, removing a fish-passage barrier on Donkey Creek.

2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year

Jan 02, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.

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 Standard

The 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.

Gorst culvert projects will delay drivers starting next spring

Dec 11, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced plans to remove several culverts in Gorst and Port Orchard, projects which will cause traffic headaches for drivers headed to and from Kitsap County. Construction on the projects will begin next spring, WSDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 9. WSDOT announced five culvert-replacement projects. Two will impact drivers traveling between