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WSDOT has completed the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge to SR 3 Congestion Study and the report is now available for viewing.
Executive Summary (pdf 2.3 mb)
Study Report (pdf 5 mb)
WSDOT examined traffic congestion 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.
The study report concluded with recommended near-, mid- and long-term strategies. Highlights of these recommendations include:
Corridor-wide recommendations include:
The SR 16, Tacoma Narrows Bridge to SR 3, Congestion Study was funded by Connecting Washington, a funding package passed by the Washington Legislature in 2015.
November - December 2016: Define project vision and goals
January - April 2017: Understand existing conditions and corridor needs, public opinion survey
May - September 2017: Develop and model strategies to improve travel
October - December 2017: Gather public input on strategies, evaluate strategies
January - May 2018: Develop final recommendations and share final recommendations with members of the public
June - December 2018: Community engagement and review of recommended strategies, write study report
January 2019: Finalize and publish study report
Dennis Engel, Multimodal Planning Manager
360-357-2651