The Platform
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…
Project update
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…
Project update
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…
The Platform
Pardon our dust: Blue Line construction begins at International District / Chinatown Station
Regular Link riders may have noticed some recent changes at the International District / Chinatown Station and in the tunnel area south of the platform. Now that trains are the only service running…
Project update
Night ramp closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, April 22nd
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Starting on Monday, April 22nd, Sound Transit's contractor will be removing forms on the elevated light rail…
Project update
Mercer Island Station continues to make progress
The East Link project celebrated a major milestone as construction has recently passed the halfway mark. It will still be a few more years until East Link opens and begins operation as the Blue Line…
Project update
Additional night lane closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, April 15th
Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Due to weather conditions, additional lane and ramp closures will be necessary to complete concrete pours over I-…
Project update
Upcoming I-90 ramp closures
As part of East Link construction, crews working for Sound Transit will remove sign bridges along I-90 that are no longer necessary. This work will make way for future installation of the overhead…
The Platform
East Link light rail construction passes the halfway mark
In just a few short years, construction of the East Link light rail extension has transformed the Eastside skyline and today is more than 50 percent complete…
Project update
Nighttime roadway closures on 136th PL NE extended through April 19
Sound Transit contractor crews will continue nighttime roadway closures on 136th Place Northeast from Northeast Spring Boulevard to Northeast 20th Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the morning of…