Federal Way Link Extension
Building light rail further into south King County

Timeline and milestones

  • Voter approval (2016)

  • MilestoneTarget
    Early evaluation of possible routes, including public comment and early alternatives report

    2012-2013 

    Checkmark - Complete
    Route alternatives narrowed and selected for Environmental Impact Statement

    2013

    Checkmark - Complete
    Draft Environmental Impact Statement published for public comment


     

    Checkmark - Complete
    Sound Transit Board selects final route and stations

    2017

    Checkmark - Complete
    Finalize agreements with partner cities

    2017

    Checkmark - Complete
    Issue proposal requests for final Design-Build contract

    2018

    Checkmark - Complete
    Select contractor

    2019

    Checkmark - Complete

     

  • MilestoneTimeline
    Finalize station designs2020
    Station naming2020
    Close Star Lake Park and RideMarch 2020
    Groundbreaking2020
    Utility work/relocations2020
    Demolition of structures2020
    Clearing and grading2020
    Heavy construction begins2020

  • Open for service (Dec. 6, 2025)