News and updates

Project update

Join the East Link Facebook Group

Are you a Facebook user? Would you like to stay informed about the latest construction progress, see cool photos and engage with the project’s community outreach team? If so, you can join our new…

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Project update

Take a survey about the Eastside Rail Corridor

Did you know that the Eastside Rail Corridor (ERC) runs more than 25 miles through King County? The former railway turned multi-purpose corridor connects the cities of Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland,…

Project update

Night closures on I-405 in Bellevue on Nov 19th – 20th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on Interstate 405 in downtown Bellevue. Beginning Monday, November 19th, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue concrete pours of horizontal…

News release

Light rail guideway soon to cross I-90 in south Bellevue

Construction method uses specialized cranes that enable the bridge to be built over the freeway with minimal disruption to traffic Sound Transit today briefed media on East Link light rail guideway…

Project update

Ramp and lane closures between I-90 and Bellevue Way Southeast

Crews working to build Sound Transit's East Link project in south Bellevue continue installation of precast concrete girders during the week of Nov. 12. Ramp and lane closures will be necessary to…

Project update

Ramp and lane closures between I-90 and Bellevue Way Southeast

Crews working to build Sound Transit's East Link project in south Bellevue will install the second set of precast concrete girders during the weeks of Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Ramp and lane closures will…

Project update

New East Link construction activities could affect how people move through the Overlake neighborhood

On Monday, Oct. 29, crews working at the Redmond Technology station began nightly closures of southbound lanes of 156th Avenue Northeast…

Project update

Upcoming lane closures on 112th Avenue SE in Bellevue

Beginning Monday, October 29th, Sound Transit’s contractor will be performing utility work, in preparation for the overhead traffic light and pedestrian crossing at the Hilton parking lot access and…

Project update

In this alert: Weekend lane closure on Bellevue Way Southeast, Weekday construction traffic impacts, Night work, and reminder of ongoing closures

Weekend lane closure and early work on Bellevue Way Southeast Saturday, Oct. 27th, Sound Transit's contractor will close the northbound curb lane of Bellevue Way Southeast. Anticipated closure hours…

Project update

Lane closures on 112th Avenue Southeast and 116th Avenue Northeast in downtown Bellevue

Drivers should be aware of lane closures in downtown Bellevue. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 22th, Sound Transit's contractor will be closing lanes…