Planning study news
The SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge to SR 3 Congestion Study is complete and the report is now available for viewing.
Timeline
November 2016 - December 2018
Status
Complete
Budget
$2,400,000
Purpose
The study identifies corridor strategies and solutions to address congestion and traffic operations along State Route 16 between the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gorst, as well as portions of SR 3 and SR 304 in Pierce and Kitsap counties.
Planning study report
Executive summary (PDF 2.3MB)
Study report (PDF 4.9MB)
This map outlines the boundaries of the study which includes SR 16 between the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Gorst, as well as parts of SR 3 and SR 304 in Kitsap and Pierce counties.
The study report recommended near-, mid- and long-term strategies. Highlights of the recommendations include:
- Operational, channelization and signal improvements at key local and state locations.
- Capacity improvements at key local and state facilities by widening, roundabout, or signal installations.
- Improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities by the extension of the Cushman Trail, new facilities between Bremerton and Port Orchard and additions or enhancements to bike lanes along the corridor.
- SR 3 and SR 16 capacity improvements by peak-use shoulder lanes and widening.
- SR 304/Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton area improvements at Farragut Avenue and Charleston Beach Road.
- SR 3/SR 16 interchange access control, intersection improvements and grade separation.
- Tremont Street and Sedgwick Road interchange capacity improvements at key intersections.
- SR 302 and Borgen Boulevard Interchange capacity, operational and queue storage improvements.
- Olympic Drive, Wollochet Drive, and Hunt Street crossing operational and capacity improvements.
Corridor-wide recommendations include:
- Strategies for maximizing traveler choices.
- Increased coordination of incident response.
- Plans for addressing resiliency and climate change.
- Additional park and ride capacity and coordination between agencies.