East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

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

Traffic lane shift on 23rd Ave. S

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…

Project update

Daytime lane restrictions on NE 24th Street in Bellevue on April 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Thursday, April 20, Sound Transit crews will be restricting vehicle traffic to one lane in each direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic will be maintained in both directions via flaggers and the…

Project update

I-90 Trail Detour

Crews will be closing the crosswalk across 23rd Avenue South on April 21. The crosswalk will only be closed when necessary and will remain open for peak trail usage times. The closure will allow…