Traffic & Transit
3 Car Collision on SR-16 Causing Traffic Problems In Gig Harbor
The crash, combined with the ongoing closure of Harborview Drive, is expected to cause backups through the evening.
GIG HARBOR, WA — A 3 car collision is causing some major headaches for commuters in the Gig Harbor area Tuesday.
According to WSDOT, the crash happened on eastbound SR-16 near Swede Hill.
Happening now #GigHarbor: An earlier collision involving 3 vehicles along eastbound SR 16 has cleared but back ups remain. Let’s work together and keep our eyes on the road to avoid collisions in the backup. pic.twitter.com/Ichs5ucI2L
— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) September 7, 2021
The cars have been removed, and there have been no reports of injuries, but the backup will likely remain: Gig Harbor Police say a number of drivers have pulled off the highway only to find that Harborview Drive is also closed, which is causing a cascade of backups through the city. Police are urging drivers already on SR 16 not to make the same mistake, and to stay on the freeway.
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Harborview Drive was closed in both directions starting Tuesday morning between Stinson and North Harborview. It will remain closed through Friday. For drivers not using SR 16, the city has provided a few detour suggestions around the closure, shown in the image below:
The closure is part of an ongoing improvement project to install new underground utilities along Harborview Drive.
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