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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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.
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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Bridge talk attracts crowd to Fox Island county council meeting
Jun 04, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichOther topics were discussed, but it was discussion of a new bridge that drew 200 people to Fox Island’s Heart Church.
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Summer bus service arrives in time for Maritime Gig Festival
May 29, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe buses, not dressed as trolleys this year, will run Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Uptown and the base of Peacock Hill.
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Four options emerge for Fox Island bridge replacement
Apr 09, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichAll three Fox Island Bridge alternatives presented Tuesday would require taking five to 10 properties at a cost of $9-12 million and feature a roundabout at the Warren Drive end. The cheapest option would cost at least $209 million.
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