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Overnight I-90 ramp closures
Crews working for Sound Transit will relocate the swing gates on the northbound Rainier Ave. to eastbound I-90 on-ramp. To safely complete this work, the ramp will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m…
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RESCHEDULED: Escalators Arrive at Mercer Island Station
Escalator delivery originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday June 11, has been rescheduled and will now occur June 18 – 20 and 25 – 27. Crews will use a crane to pick and lower the escalators…
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Judkins Park Station entrances take shape
Over the last few months, the Judkins Park Station has begun to take shape. Crews have formed and poured concrete walls and foundations, while elevator shafts have emerged from the ground. Much of…
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Sound Transit helping power the regional construction workforce
When Richard Laffey and his classmates graduated from their 16-week construction trades training program in May, several already had jobs lined up. Laffey, a 43-year-old Everett native…
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Night closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. As part of East Link light rail construction over Interstate 405, Sound Transit's contractor will continue…
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Escalators arrive at Mercer Island Station
Beginning as early as Tuesday, June 11, escalators will arrive for installation at the Mercer Island Station entrances. Crews will use a crane to pick and lower the escalators into place in both the…
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Night full closure on I-405 in downtown Bellevue
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. In preparing for the Blue Line aka East Link light rail construction over the interstate 405, Sound Transit's…
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Night closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, June 3rd
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Starting on Monday, June 3rd, Sound Transit's contractor will be adjusting falsework in preparation for the…
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Upcoming I-90 trail closures at Shorewood Drive
Beginning as early as Tuesday May 28, crews working for Sound Transit will re-profile the I-90 trail at Shorewood Drive. Crews will remove portions of the existing trail, lay crushed rock to regrade…
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80th Ave westbound HOV off-ramp closures
Beginning as early as May 15, crews working for Sound Transit will close the 80th Ave. westbound HOV off-ramp during non peak hours to conduct utility and storm sewer investigations. Sound Transit…