Common traffic chokepoints in Gig Harbor North and Purdy

Drivers can get stuck in PM backups approaching the Purdy Bridge and near the Burnham Drive traffic circle.

Map showing four common areas of traffic congestion in the Gig Harbor North and Purdy area.

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The News Tribune created a non-comprehensive list of areas prone to traffic congestion from interviews with city staff, Gig Harbor-area residents and the 2024 Transportation Element of the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Chart: Julia ParkSource: City of Gig Harbor, Pierce County Open GeoSpatial Data Portal, Google MapsEmbed Download imageCreated with Datawrapper