Project updates

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Eastbound right lane closure on S 272nd Street

Sound Transit’s contractors will close the eastbound right lane along S 272nd Street beginning Aug. 10, for five days. This closure is for completing railing installs along S 272nd Street and Star Lake Road. Follow all signed detours and drive carefully.

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Changes to bus routes using Bay 12 at Bellevue Transit Center

Construction at Bellevue Transit Center will close bus bay 12 on 108th Avenue NE beginning on Monday, Aug. 10. King County Metro Route 249 to South Kirkland will pick up passengers at temporary stop 3, on the east side of 110th Avenue NE, south of NE 6th Street. Route 249 to South Bellevue will…

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Temporary bus stops at Bellevue Transit Center

Construction began last week to retrofit the Bellevue Transit Center for Stride double-decker battery electric buses. This work has closed the east side of the transit center. Routes previously using bus bays 4-9 have been relocated to temporary bus stops on 110th Avenue NE and NE 6th Avenue.

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Nighttime work

On Thursday, Aug. 6, Sound Transit’s contractor will conduct night work on the eastbound lane of E Pioneer Street between Railroad Avenue N and Central Avenue N. This work will partially close the lane. Vehicle traffic will need to follow detour signs around the area.

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Construction in Kenmore

Construction for Stride S3 continues to progress in Kenmore. Crews are making progress on utility and roadway improvements that will support future rapid transit service along the SR 522 corridor. Recent work has focused on preparing key intersections and station areas for upcoming infrastructure…

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Updated Ballard Link Extension timeline

The Ballard Link Extension is moving forward with an updated project schedule. Under the updated ST3 System Plan, light rail construction from SODO to Seattle Center is fully funded, with an anticipated opening date in 2042.  

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Daily full road closure at A Street NW between 1st and 2nd Street NW from Aug. 3 to Oct. 30

Starting Monday, Aug. 3, Sound Transit will close the road at A Street NW between 1st and 2nd Street NW. This closure will include street parking and sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The work crew will maintain local access for residents, emergencies, and businesses.

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UPDATED: E Pioneer Street eastbound lane (south side) closure starting July 22

Starting July 22, the Kent garage project will begin work on the eastbound lane of E Pioneer Street between Railroad Avenue N and Central Avenue N. This work means the lane will be partially closed Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sound Transit Board adopts updated ST3 System Plan

On May 28, the Sound Transit Board adopted an updated ST3 System Plan to guide the next phase of transit expansion projects across the region. This action established a sustainable path forward to address an estimated $34.5 billion gap in the agency’s financial plan over…

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Work to begin at the Bellevue Transit Center Bus Depot

Starting July 27, construction crews will begin retrofitting the current Bellevue Transit Center Bus Depot to accommodate the Stride double decker battery electric buses. Major work will include painting, modifying the existing canopy structure, lighting and signage upgrades, and modifying the…