East Link Extension
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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 Thursday, June…

Night closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, June 24th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparation for the Blue Line aka East Link light rail construction over the I-405, Sound Transit's contractor…

Bridge work over 148th Avenue NE at SR 520 will require nightly detour

East Link construction crews will be working over 148th Avenue Northeast to remove concrete forming equipment. To keep the public safe, crews will implement a signed detour around the work starting…

RESCHEDULED: Escalators Arrive at Mercer Island Station

Escalator delivery originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday June 11, has been rescheduled and will now occur June 18 – 20 and 25 – 27.  Crews will use a crane to pick and lower the escalators…

Saturday lane reductions on Bellevue Way SE

Over the upcoming weekend, crews will close two lanes of Bellevue Way SE between the South Bellevue Station site and the "Y" at 112th Ave SE, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Crews…

Construction progress of Judkins Park Station on May 30, 2019.

Judkins Park Station entrances take shape

Over the last few months, the Judkins Park Station has begun to take shape. Crews have formed and poured concrete walls and foundations, while elevator shafts have emerged from the ground. Much of…

TERO graduate Richard Laffey works on the Overlake Village Station in Redmond.

Sound Transit helping power the regional construction workforce

When Richard Laffey and his classmates graduated from their 16-week construction trades training program in May, several already had jobs lined up.  Laffey, a 43-year-old Everett native…

Night closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. As part of East Link light rail construction over Interstate 405, Sound Transit's contractor will continue…

Escalators arrive at Mercer Island Station

Beginning as early as Tuesday, June 11, escalators will arrive for installation at the Mercer Island Station entrances. Crews will use a crane to pick and lower the escalators into place in both the…

Night full closure on I-405 in downtown Bellevue

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparing for the Blue Line aka East Link light rail construction over the interstate 405, Sound Transit's…