At about 1 p.m. on March 22, a man raced eastbound down the right westbound shoulder of Highway 16 near the Pierce-Kitsap county line, according to a State Patrol report. A major construction project in downtown Gig Harbor starts Monday, and will continue into the summer. Gig Harbor Police Department | Gig Harbor WA - Facebook Police are hoping the public can recognize the suspect accused of a major theft at a local retailer. According to the sheriffs office, the driver of a van collided with a garbage truck that was picking up a trash can. A few minutes later, WSDOT will send email and text message alerts to those signed up, adding information such as which lanes are blocked. Its not known if drugs or alcohol were involved. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. Police say both suspects could be arrested for second degree theft. The festival's return is good news for revelers, but road closures may pose a hassle for some commuters. But when it does happen, try to make the best of it.. Soon, limited side-road alternatives became jammed. The legislation was approved by a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Jeni Woock being the sole voice of opposition. Improve your tude! For Petes sake, dont blow the horn! These two culverts are between mile post 17 and 18, where the creek meets state Route 16. Good news for drivers, as the longstanding road closure near the Harborview/Stinson intersection is drawing to a close. I hope it doesnt happen very often. It has tried. April 28, 2023, 6:51 AM Man dies on South Hill Friday after his car veers into a pond, sheriff's office says April 28, 2023, 8:26 PM Motorcycle crash on SR-167 in Auburn left Puyallup woman. As the weather heats up, the county has put a total ban on outdoor burning in an attempt to prevent wildfires. Rating: 2 (642 Rating) Highest rating: 5. The man, who hasn't been named pending next of kin notification, was driving a 2020 Penske box truck westbound (away from the spit) near Gateway Park at 8:11 a.m., according to a Washington State Patrol report. All lanes of westbound Route 16 near Burnham Drive are closed following a multi-vehicle collision. It does impact response times sometimes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Highway 16 crash backs up traffic for hours - Gig Harbor Now So how does one deal with the occasional traffic crush?