Quick read for North Mason commuters. Last updated 5:15 AM PT, Monday, April 27, 2026.
The big story this morning is on the Bainbridge run, not Bremerton — but it’s worth knowing about because it tightens fleet capacity across Puget Sound. The Wenatchee is out of service to start the day on the Seattle/Bainbridge route due to a crew shortage, and WSF maintenance crews start a week of emergency dock repairs at Fauntleroy this morning. SR-3 and Gorst look clean for the AM commute. Mostly cloudy skies, dry, light winds. Here’s the full briefing.
Bremerton–Seattle Ferry
No cancellations on the Bremerton–Seattle route this morning. The route is running its scheduled Spring 2026 sailings. Worth flagging for cross-route awareness: the Wenatchee is out of service on the Seattle/Bainbridge run due to a crew shortage, with the 4:45 AM Bainbridge departure and 5:30 AM Seattle departure cancelled — subsequent vessel #1 sailings on Bainbridge may also be affected. If you typically connect through Bainbridge, plan to use vessel #2 sailings.
At Colman Dock, the elevator situation has improved but isn’t fully resolved. The Alaskan Way #4 elevator is the only one in service due to ongoing mechanical issues. WSF is working with vendors on repairs.
Hood Canal Bridge
Open and operating normally. The two-week WSDOT bridge inspection schedule (April 13–24) wrapped up Friday, so no scheduled daytime closures this week. Expect normal openings for marine traffic only.
SR-3 / Gorst
Clean for the AM commute. The Gorst fish barrier project remains in nighttime-only work mode, with no daytime impact. The 16-day around-the-clock closure of SR-3 near Sunnyslope Road SW is still scheduled for late spring or early summer 2026 — WSDOT will give advance notice when the dates are locked. Detours when it lands: Sunnyslope Road SW + SW Lake Flora Road for general traffic, NE Old Belfair Highway / W Belfair Valley Road for walk/bike, and SR-16 / SR-302 for commercial vehicles.
Fauntleroy Terminal — New This Week
Heads up for anyone routing through Fauntleroy: emergency repairs to the vehicle transfer span begin today, Monday April 27, and run through about Friday. Crews work 9 AM to 3 PM on weekdays — outside the AM and PM peak — but only one lane will be available for vehicle loading and unloading during that window, so expect delays. Delays could extend past 3 PM. The work is loud equipment, hence the daytime schedule. Not a safety issue, just maintenance.
PSNS / Bangor
No public alerts at the gates. Trident Gate at NBK-Bangor open 24 hours. Trigger Gate runs M–F 0500–1930 as usual. PSNS Bremerton operating standard access.
Weather
Cloudy this morning, gradually becoming mostly sunny by afternoon. High near 61°F. South-southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. No advisories in effect for Mason or Kitsap Counties. Currently 47°F at Bremerton National Airport with 92% humidity. Easy driving conditions — no fog, ice, or rain to worry about.
Fuel Prices
Belfair regular unleaded: Chevron at 23880 NE WA-3 leading at $4.89/gal. Safeway at 23961 NE WA-3 at $4.99/gal. Other Belfair stations running $5.39 to $5.59/gal range.
Safe travels, North Mason. Briefing timestamp: April 27, 2026, 5:15 AM PT.
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