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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…
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Restoring and creating new wildlife habitat along East Link
The 2 Line is getting closer to opening, but Sound Transit crews have been hard at work for years to offset the environmental impacts of light rail construction in the area. The alignment…
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Nighttime closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, April 29th
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Starting on Monday, April 29th, Sound Transit's contractor will be removing forms on the elevated light rail…
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Bridge construction needs weekend closure of 140th Avenue NE starting May 3
East Link construction crews will be using a crane to install the concrete girders that will support a light rail bridge over 140th Avenue NE next to SR 520. To keep drivers safe a signed detour will…