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About whether traffic avoiding tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
is adding to Belfair congestion, subject of the Nov, 9 Road
Warrior, Claudia Cornish of the state bridge office says new
traffic counts in Belfair have since been completed. “We found that
there is less than a 1 percent increase in traffic volumes on SR 3,
and that slight increase is primarily seen on Saturdays and
Sundays,” she said.
And Vietnam War hero Bruce Crandall of Manchester, got a copy of
the July 27 column discussing whether a street or road should be
named after him. Bruce wrote, “First, I wish you to know that I
would consider this a great honor. Having said that, I would also
consider it an unnecessary burden to people who live on such a
street, having to change all of their addresses etc. It would also
seem unfair to whoever the street was named for originally. I wish
to thank those who would consider giving me such an honor but think
I have been honored as much in one life as a man deserves.”
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Pioneer at Highway 3 is a dangerous spot
The in basket: Sue DeArman says in an e-mail, “I was wondering and hoping if there are any plans for improvement on the road where Pioneer Way meets Highway 3 in North Kitsap. Over the last 20 years much development has taken place, substantially increasing the amount of traffic that enters and leaves Pioneer Way (there).
What became of Lincoln Avenue roundabout?
The in basket: Frank and Jessie Brockmiller of Port Orchard ask in an e-mail, “What happened to the plan for a roundabout at the intersection of Bethel Avenue and Lincoln Avenue off Mitchell Road in Port Orchard? It would facilitate the traffic there, especially after high school lets out in the afternoon,” they said.
New Lowe’s to have just one access
The in basket: Kerry Truax writes to say, “I drive by the new Lowe’s under construction on Sedgwick Road and Highway 16 in Port Orchard every day and I am amazed how fast this structure is going up. At this point, however, all I’ve seen for entry and exits into the parking lot is just one driveway off of Sedgwick Road. Is this going to be the only way in and out of this place? I see massive traffic problems, if this is the case.
A couple more bridge toll questions
The in basket: William Nickerson asks a couple of question about
bridge tolls at the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma.
He wants to know if a car with a transponder is sold, does the
buyer have to buy a new transponder for $12 or can the existing
transponder be assigned to the buyer’s account or a new one the
buyer establishes.
He also wonders what a motor home with no transponder and towing a
car pays at the toll booths.
That double on-ramp at Newberry Hill Road
The in basket: Val Morgan writes, “I have always wondered why
there are two on-ramps to southbound Highway 3 at Newberry Hill
Road. It’s very dangerous, with two on-ramps merging into 60-mph
traffic.
“Seems the logical choice would be to close one of the on-ramps,
and my vote would be for the ‘uphill’ one, nearer the railroad
tracks, as it seems to have less traffic.
