East Link Extension
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A worker smooths concrete on the new light rail tracks leading into the International District/Chinatown Station from the Eastside.

Get ready for weekend Link closures in April

Weekend Link riders should prepare for delays during the month of April, when East Link construction will close stations between SODO and University of Washington. Free Link Shuttle buses will…

Link to close between UW and SODO each weekend in April

Work to connect the overhead catenary power and train signal systems for East Link to the existing system will require closing Link light rail stations from SODO Station to University of Washington…

I-90 Trail Detour near Judkins Park Station

Starting as soon as Monday, March 15th, crews will be paving the east side of the crosswalk at the future Judkins Park Station. I-90 Trail users will need to detour to either Judkins Street or…

Overnight construction near International District/Chinatown Station

Beginning as early as Monday, March 15th, overnight construction will be taking place near International District/Chinatown Station (IDS). Crews will be working between 1 a.m. – 4 a.m. for 5…

East Link Extension Virtual Booth graphic

East Link Extension Virtual Engagement Booth

Join our virtual engagement booth from Nov. 9, 2020 - Feb. 19, 2020  to see the latest station design concepts, share your feedback on station designs and get a preview of next steps for…

Artist rendering of the future South Bellevue Park-and-Ride garage.

South Bellevue Park-and-Ride garage to open this fall

Sound Transit will open the parking garage at the future East Link South Bellevue Station in September. On-time construction and close collaboration with the City of Bellevue made it possible for…

South Bellevue Park-and-Ride garage to open this fall

Sound Transit will open the parking garage at the future East Link South Bellevue Station in September. On-time construction and close collaboration with the City of Bellevue made it possible for…

Bellevue Transit Center Restroom Closure

Beginning Friday, December 18th, 2020, Bellevue Transit Center restrooms will be closed. This is due to the permanent closure of the Rider Services building for upcoming redevelopment. The ticket…

Traffic impacts at the "Y intersection" of Bellevue Way SE and 112th Ave SE on Dec. 12, 13

In order to continue repaving work at the Y intersection of Bellevue Way Southeast and 112th Avenue Southeast crews will be closing, on Dec. 12 and 13, the right turn lane from northbound…

Closure of Right Turn Lane from Bellevue Way SE to 112th Ave SE 12/5-12/6

In order to continue repaving work at the Y intersection of Bellevue Way SE and 112th Ave SE crews will be closing the right turn lane from northbound Bellevue Way SE to northbound 112th Ave SE. This…