The 2 Line’s highly anticipated Crosslake Connection between Seattle and the Eastside will transform how we travel around the region for generations to come, and it all begins Saturday, March 28.
The remaining section of the East Link Extension crosses Lake Washington via the I-90 floating bridge, and it includes two new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park.
Opening this critical segment of the 2 Line will dramatically improve quality of life for thousands of daily riders, connecting Eastside communities with the regional “spine” of 1 Line service from Lynnwood to Federal Way. Crosslake service will complete the ST2 transit expansion that voters approved in 2008 and expand the regionwide light rail network to more than 63 miles of fast, frequent and affordable Link service.
The Crosslake Connection will also allow us to double current frequency (trains will arrive every 4 minutes during peak hours) at 14 stations in the busiest part of the system, from downtown Seattle to Lynnwood.
Link operators have been “interlining” test trains for several months to prepare for the 2 Line connecting with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station.
We know how excited transit users across the region are for this once-in-a-generation milestone, and we can't wait to welcome you aboard on March 28.
Festivities will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, activities, exhibits, entertainment and prizes at multiple stations throughout the day.
Be sure to bookmark soundtransit.org/crosslake and stay tuned for more details on the celebration, coming soon. You can also sign up for East Link project updates via email or text, and follow Sound Transit on social media for the latest.
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