News release
Light rail opens on the Eastside
Starting this morning, passengers on the Eastside will be able to use Link light rail to travel quickly and safely to destinations throughout Bellevue and Redmond. The 6.6-mile initial segment of the…
Project update
2 Line Fire Alarm Testing in Bellevue Tunnel
As part of 2 Line simulated service, crews will be running drills to test fire alarm equipment at the Downtown Bellevue Station and Bellevue Tunnel.
Project update
Simulated 2 Line service to begin — Expect to see trains every 10-15 minutes, including at street crossings
Since civil construction has finished, test trains will begin running on the 2 Line between South Bellevue Station and Redmond Technology Station every 10–15 minutes as part of preparation for…
Project update
Ongoing construction at South Bellevue Station and Spring District Station
As we prepare to open 2 Line service between eight East Link Extension stations in early 2024, Sound Transit crews will be operating on a 24-hour basis.
Project update
Ongoing construction at South Bellevue Station
Sound Transit crews will be working expanded hours at South Bellevue Station to complete waterproofing, tile work, and site furnishings in preparation for the 2 Line service opening between eight…
Project update
Closure of westbound I-90 HOV ramp at 80th Ave SE
Starting as soon as Thursday, Oct. 12, Sound Transit crews will close the westbound I-90 HOV ramp between SE 27th Ave and 80th Ave SE. The closure will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following…
Project update
Nighttime rail grinding along East Link alignment in September
As we prepare to open 2 Line service between eight East Link Extension stations in early 2024, Sound Transit crews will be performing nighttime rail grinding this month between the South Bellevue…
News release
Sound Transit Board approves Spring 2024 opening for eight 2 Line stations
Sound Transit today announced that the Link 2 Line can begin operating passenger service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations in Spring 2024. The Sound Transit Board approved…
Project update
Changes are coming to the Eastside!
In late 2022, it was announced that East Link would fully open no earlier than Spring of 2025, with the possibility of an Eastside only starter line opening in Bellevue and Redmond in 2024. Since…