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A $1.6 million traffic signal project at the Wollochet Drive-Wagner Way intersection in Gig Harbor has been suspended due to supply chain delays affecting critical components. City Engineer Aaron Hulst anticipates work will resume in spring 2025, as the project aims to improve safety at a notoriously tricky intersection with a history of accidents. The project highlights ongoing challenges in construction logistics post-COVID-19.
Traffic delays are expected this weekend as two westbound lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will close for repairs from December 14 to December 15. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is addressing an expansion joint issue, impacting holiday travel plans for shoppers. Drivers should anticipate potential lane closures during the concrete curing process, even when work appears minimal.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will close two westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge for routine inspections from September 23 to 26, ensuring all lanes are open for the afternoon commute. During the inspections, maintenance teams will also address any additional issues, including repairs to bridge joints. Commuters are advised to plan accordingly, as past emergency closures have caused significant delays.