East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

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Weekend of Sept. 9 – 10: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed

In this alert: Upcoming Bellevue Way Southeast weekend closure; construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue; Winters House protection and monitoring. Weekend of Sept. 9 – 10: Bellevue Way SE…

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Reminder: Southbound closure on 112th Avenue NE

Correction: Last Friday's construction alert incorrectly stated the 112th Avenue Northeast southbound closure would begin on Sept. 6. On Saturday, Sept. 9, 112th Avenue Northeast will be closed to…

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UPDATE – Nighttime closures of 136th Pl NE to begin later this fall

Nighttime work involving road closures and excavation across 136th Pl NE has been postponed until later this fall to better align with other related work activities. Additional updates will be…

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Drilled shaft work begins in downtown Bellevue

This week, Sound Transit’s contractor began drilling shafts in downtown Bellevue to support construction of the elevated guideway. Typical…

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Off-peak daily Island Crest Way westbound HOV ramp closures

Beginning as early as Tuesday, September 5 and lasting until Monday, September 18, the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp will close daily during off-peak daytime hours to minimize traffic…

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Weekend Sept. 2-4: No weekend closures planned for Bellevue Way SE

Bellevue Way Southeast will remain open during Labor Day Weekend. Week of Sept. 5 – Sept. 8 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: As needed, one northbound lane of Bellevue Way Southeast may be closed…

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UPDATE – Nightly Island Crest Way westbound HOV ramp closures postponed

The nightly closures of Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp originally scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 28, have been postponed to a future date. Sound Transit will notify community members once…

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Nightly Island Crest Way westbound HOV ramp closures

Beginning as early as Monday, Aug. 28 until Monday, Sept. 11, the Island Crest Way westbound HOV on-ramp will close nightly between 9.p.m. and 5 a.m. Sound Transit's contractor will use these…

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Intersection Closure of 132nd Avenue NE and NE Spring Blvd. in Bellevue

Beginning on Monday, August 28 and lasting for approximately two weeks, Sound Transit’s contractor will be working in the intersection of 132nd Avenue NE and NE Spring Blvd in BelRed. There will be…

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East Link work begins near Lakeside Avenue South

Crews working for Sound Transit will begin work to seismically retrofit the I-90 bridge columns near Lakeside Avenue to prepare for light rail construction and operation. Beginning as early as Aug.…