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.
The $12.1 million project will bring sidewalks, a bike lane, street lights and a roundabout to 38th Avenue NW.
Read More about 38th Avenue project will begin soon and disrupt traffic for two years
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.
Read More about Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement
The Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.
Read More about Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study
The former construction professional spearheaded efforts to get the new bridge built, removing a fish-passage barrier on Donkey Creek.
Read More about Plaque honors former mayor Chuck Hunter for work on Donkey Creek ‘daylighting’
2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.
Read More about 2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year
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.
Read More about Ferguson proposes $3 billion plan to preserve bridges and roads, build new ferries
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
Read More about Gorst culvert projects will delay drivers starting next spring
WSDOT will close two lanes of the bridge to Gig Harbor-bound drivers to repair a pothole on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Read More about Pothole forces lane Dec. 13 lane closures on westbound Narrows Bridge
The Peninsula Transit Pilot Program will run shuttles starting on Black Friday — and continuing through August.
Read More about Shuttle service between Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula isn’t just a holiday thing this year
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.
Read More about Fox Island Bridge neighbors worry they’re in replacement span’s path