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.

Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding

Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Money to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.

Legislation proposes to pay off Tacoma Narrows Bridge, remove tolls

Dec 06, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, pre-filed the bill in the Senate on Monday and a companion bill was filed in the House.

Tacoma Narrows Airport could expand, but not to accommodate airliners

Nov 30, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

A commission exploring how to handle future passenger, cargo and general aviation traffic is asking for suggestions from the public.

Highway 16 crash backs up traffic for hours

Oct 25, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Photo of relocation of utilities at Harborview Drive and Stinson Avenue in preparation for a new roundabout.

Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks

Sep 21, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Drivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.

Narrows Bridge toll increase should be the last

Sep 03, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Despite state loans and federal rescue funds, a 25-cent hike is deemed necessary.

Harborview roundabout work snarling traffic

Sep 03, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Work has begun on construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Harborview Drive and Stinson Avenue in downtown Gig Harbor. Drivers and pedestrians alike will be affected by the project, which will be done in three phases. The first phase, which involves relocating underground utilities, is expected to last through October, according to Public