Project updates

Learn about where and when construction is happening throughout the ST district.

Project updates

Federal Way Link Extension Dec 2020 Project update header image, Photo of a man painting a mural

2020 Year in Review: Construction continued during an unprecedented year

As 2020 draws to a close, we want to pass along our sincerest thanks for riding along as Sound Transit celebrated many project milestones on the Federal Way Link Extension. Even with the many challenges this year brought, our FWLE project team worked hard and stayed committed to bringing the…

Track installation continues near Tacoma General. Access open to the Emergency Department and medical centers

Crews continue installing track on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 3rd Street to 6th Avenue near Tacoma General and Mary Bridge hospitals. Access is open to hospitals, medical centers and the emergency department. To access the Emergency Department, please follow Martin Luther…

Night closure at 1st Ave NE from NE 112th to NE 117th Street for panel delivery

As early as Wednesday, December 30th, Sound Transit will be closing 1st Ave NE from NE 112th to NE 117th Street. The full night time closure will be utilized for panel delivery. This closure will take place between the work hours of 10:00PM to 6:00AM. What Roads will be closed for crews to…

Track installation on MLK Jr. Way from S. 3rd St. to S. 6th Ave

Crews continue installing track on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S 3rd St to S. 6th Ave near Kaiser Permanente and Tacoma General. Access is open to hospitals, medical centers and the emergency department. Emergency Department and Jackson Hall are best accessed via MLK Jr. Way…

Photo of a rider wearing a mask, project update header image for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions

Farewell 2020 

As this unpredictable year ends, we want to thank you for your adaptability and patience as we have transitioned to digital engagement to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know it hasn’t been an easy year, but we will continue to find new and creative ways to keep you and…

Night closures at 1st Avenue Northeast and Northgate Way intersection

As early as Monday, Dec. 21st, Sound Transit will close 1st Avenue Northeast and Northgate Way intersection. The night time closure will be utilized for deck work for the light rail guideway construction. This closure will take place between the work hours of 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. What Work consists…

Tacoma Link rail repair at Pacific Ave. and E. 21st St occurs during weekend of Dec. 19 at night

On the existing Tacoma Link system, crews will repair rail at Pacific Avenue and East 21st Street on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 at night. The repair work includes cutting, grinding and welding rail, and pouring concrete around the rail. Work hours are Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.…

Off-Ramp closure at Northbound Interstate-5  Northeast 145th Street exit 175

As early as Tuesday, December 22nd, Sound Transit will be closing the off-ramp from NB I-5 via exit 175 for work zone modification for the future aerial guideway. This closure is a necessary step for construction of the Lynnwood Link light rail. What Suggested detour route is exiting at…

Deck and wall work on Northeast 155th Street near the fire station

As early as December 21st, Sound Transit will be working on NE 155th St. of Interstate-5 underpass. This work is part of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension Project to construct the guideway. Expect no access on the south side of NE 155th St. The crews will be working on deck work for the…

Bellevue Transit Center Restroom Closure

Beginning Friday, December 18th, 2020, Bellevue Transit Center restrooms will be closed. This is due to the permanent closure of the Rider Services building for upcoming redevelopment. The ticket machine will be temporarily out of service beginning Tuesday, December 29th, 2020. It will move to a…