East Link Extension
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Weekend Island Crest Way Ramp Closures: August 17 & 24

Station construction has progressed this summer as crews have recently completed installing the steel for the platform’s canopy. In the coming weeks, work will continue to form and pour the concrete…

Two trains in Pioneer Square Station.

Preparing for Connect 2020 at Pioneer Square Station

Observant Link riders may notice some changes coming to Pioneer Square Station. This week our contractors have begun installing a temporary fence and screening between the north…

I-405 weeknight closures in downtown Bellevue on Monday, August 19th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming lane and ramp closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparation for the upcoming I-405 weekend closures this month, Sound Transit's contractor crews…

112th Ave SE pavement restoration

In preparation for the next phase of work on 112th Ave SE, crews will remove and replace a section of asphalt on southbound 112th Ave SE.  When Wednesday, August 14th, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

I-405 weeknight closures in downtown Bellevue on Monday, August 12th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparation for the upcoming I-405 weekend closures this month, Sound Transit's contractor crews will remove…

I-405 to westbound I-90 overnight ramp closures and lane reductions on westbound I-90

Work continues on the cast-in-place long span rail bridge over I-90. Crews plan to close all ramps from I-405 to westbound I-90 to advance the 'traveler crane' over I-90.  When Monday,…

I-405 directional closures starting this weekend as crews remove temporary falsework structures in preparation for light rail

Starting Friday, Sound Transit contractor crews will begin removing falsework, temporary steel columns and beams that were used during construction of the elevated East Link guideway spanning I-405…

The light rail bridge over I-405 in Bellevue is currently under construction, and the next step of the process will require directional closures of the highway.

East Link work marks major milestones

Sound Transit contractors will have to close portions of I-405 in Bellevue over the next two weekends as crews remove temporary support structures from the new light rail bridge.  Ramp and lane…

UPDATE: Mid-roadway closure of 130th Ave NE postponed

Update:The mid-roadway closure of 130th Avenue Northeast to begin as early as Monday, August 19 has been postponed to a further date. Sound Transit will notify community members once more details…

I-405 weeknight closures in downtown Bellevue on Monday, Aug. 5th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparation for the upcoming I-405 weekend closures in August, Sound Transit's contractor crews will remove…