Belfair Commute Briefing — Friday, May 8, 2026

Ferry Update

The Bremerton-Seattle route is running on schedule this Friday morning with no cancellations reported. Riders aboard M/V Chimacum should note that the vessel’s #1 elevator is currently out of service; the second elevator and wide staircases remain accessible. At Colman Dock (Seattle), elevators 1 and 2 remain out of service — Alaskan Way elevator #4 and the Pier 50 elevator are both available. ADA-dependent travelers should notify the ticket seller if you need car-deck elevator access.

SR-3 / Gorst

No daytime impacts on SR-3 between Belfair and Gorst this morning. The fish barrier removal project near Sunnyslope Road SW continues with nighttime-only work hours — the AM commute is clear. The major 16-day around-the-clock closure of SR-3 (scheduled for late spring/early summer 2026) has not yet started. No other WSDOT alerts are active for this corridor today.

PSNS / Bangor Gates

No public gate alerts or security posture changes reported for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Trident Gate operates 24 hours; Trigger Gate hours are Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–7:30 PM. Normal access procedures in effect.

Hood Canal Bridge — Heads Up Starting May 11

New this week: SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will begin overnight full closures (both directions, 10 PM to 5 AM) starting the evening of Monday, May 11, continuing through the morning of Thursday, May 28 (no closure Memorial Day). Contractor crews will replace shock absorbers on the bridge during those nights. No impact on today’s AM commute, but commuters who use the Hood Canal Bridge for late-evening or early-morning travel should plan alternate routes starting next week.

Weather

Cloudy through mid-morning in the Belfair/North Mason area, then gradual clearing. High near 65°F. Southwest winds 6–10 mph. No weather advisories or warnings in effect for Mason or Kitsap counties. Visibility is 10 miles as of 4:56 AM at Bremerton National Airport.

Fuel Prices

Belfair area fuel remains stable. Safeway is around $4.99/gal, with other stations ranging to $5.59/gal — still below the Washington state average of $5.76/gal.

Briefing compiled 5:08 AM PDT, Friday, May 8, 2026. Safe travels, North Mason.