Lane of Borgen Boulevard closed for emergency repairs
Mar 09, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now staffA westbound lane of Borgen Boulevard near Olympus Lane in Gig Harbor is closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the city.
Read MoreTransportation
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.
Partial Harborview closure for roundabout construction begins Monday
Feb 24, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichHarborview Drive will be closed through July to southbound traffic, presenting a long detour, while northbound drivers can use the single through lane.
Read More
Bill to eliminate tolls trimmed back to cutting them by 75 cents
Feb 14, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichThe substitute legislation would reduce tolls from their current $5.25 with a Good To Go! pass, $6.25 at the toll booths and $7.25 for pay by mail to $4.50, $5.50 and $6.50, respectively.
Read More
Harborview Drive closing in south direction for roundabout construction
Feb 04, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichThe dreaded resumption of the Harborview Drive closure for roundabout construction will begin on Feb. 28 and continue through July. The good news is the street won’t be shut down entirely as it was on Sept. 7-11 when Highway 16 crashes diverted drivers downtown and created a total standstill. Outside of those five days, the
Read More
Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichMoney to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.
Read More
Legislation proposes to pay off Tacoma Narrows Bridge, remove tolls
Dec 06, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichEmily Randall, D-Bremerton, pre-filed the bill in the Senate on Monday and a companion bill was filed in the House.
Read More
Tacoma Narrows Airport could expand, but not to accommodate airliners
Nov 30, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA commission exploring how to handle future passenger, cargo and general aviation traffic is asking for suggestions from the public.
Read More
Highway 16 crash backs up traffic for hours
Oct 25, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe driver was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Read More
Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks
Sep 21, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichDrivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.
Read More
Narrows Bridge toll increase should be the last
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichDespite state loans and federal rescue funds, a 25-cent hike is deemed necessary.
Read More