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New tracks installed just south of the International District/Chinatown Station

Connect 2020 checkup: Steady progress halfway into 10 weeks of construction

By Bruce Gray

Just over four weeks into the major construction project to connect the new light rail line from the Eastside to Seattle, cr… Read more
Construction worker walks under downtown Bellevue in the new light rail tunnel.

2019 Year in Review: powering progress around the region

By Katie Metzger

2019 has been a big year for light rail construction, as the future of transit in our region is starting to come into focus… Read more
Construction is underway at Sound Transit's new rail yard in Bellevue.

Fresh pics: Laying rail around the region

By Katie Metzger

This holiday season, we’re thankful for all of the work that’s gone into expanding our region’s transit system.  One… Read more
Workers inside the tunnel underneath downtown Bellevue discuss how awesome it will be for the Sounders to win the MLS Cup in front of the hometown crowd.

Fresh pics: exploring East Link from above and below ground

By Katie Metzger

Our latest photo field trips took us to the East Link extension – 14 miles of new light rail with 10 sta… Read more
A view of the north entrance for Roosevelt Station from NE 66th St.

Fresh pics: progress along Northgate Link Extension

By Katie Metzger

It's been a while since we've shown off all the work being done on the Northgate Link extension. Here's a brief intro to the… Read more