East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

Project update

Overnight closures on I-405 in Bellevue cancelled

Forecasted rainy weather condition have caused the scheduled full closure of northbound I-405 on Dec. 21, to be delayed. This work is weather dependent. Sound Transit's contractor will resume…

Project update

East Link construction makes progress

As we near the end of 2017 and with six months of construction under our belt, we wanted to take the opportunity to provide an up-close-and-personal look at construction activities and look ahead to…

Project update

Concrete trucks delivering on Thursday, Dec. 28

On Thursday, Dec. 28, crews will pour approximately 400 cubic yards of concrete for the station's foundation slab. To do so, concrete trucks will exit westbound I-90 at Island Crest Way, travel along…

Project update

Night closures on I-405 in Bellevue Dec. 20-21

Overnight drivers going through downtown Bellevue should prepare for delays this week, Dec. 20-21. In preparation for construction of the elevated light rail structure across I-405, Sound Transit's…

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Nighttime closures of 136th Pl NE: Dec. 18-22

Crews will close 136th Place Northeast nightly starting Monday, Dec. 18, through the morning of Friday, Dec. 22. During these nighttime closures, contractor crews will conduct excavation activities…

Project update

CANCELED: Scheduled night closures on I-405 in Bellevue Dec. 18-19

Overnight drivers through downtown Bellevue should prepare for delays next week on Dec. 18-19 in preparation for construction of the elevated light rail structure across I-405. Sound Transit's…

News release

First elevated section of East Link extension under construction in downtown Bellevue

Girders spanning 112th Avenue Northeast near future Bellevue Downtown station will support aerial guideway east of I-405 Sound Transit today briefed media on the construction of the first elevated…

Project update

Off-peak westbound Island Crest Way HOV on-ramp closure Wednesday, Dec. 13 and upcoming weekend work

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, crews will continue to extend barrier and install temporary striping on the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp. The…

Project update

Upcoming night closures on I-405

HOV lane closures on I-405 As early as Monday, Dec. 11th crews will survey I-405 northbound and southbound in preparation for restriping the roadway. The HOV/Express Toll lanes will be closed…

Project update

Upcoming I-90 Ramp Closures and Weekend Work

This week, crews will continue to pour the station’s sound walls, install communication fiber and move barrier to prepare for future station construction activities. This work will include both short…