East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

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Reminder: Overnight Island Crest Way Ramp Closures, September 29 – October 1

Beginning as early as Friday September 29 through Sunday October 1, both east- and westbound Island Crest Way HOV on- and off-ramps will be closed during off-peak, nighttime hours. Crews will use…

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In this alert: Weekend of Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 and Weekday construction traffic impacts

Weekend of Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor…

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Upcoming I-90 Ramp and Lane Closures: September 21 – 23

Sound Transit’s contractors will be implementing various I-90 ramp and lane closures beginning as early as Thursday, September 21 and lasting until Saturday, September 23. These closures will impact…

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In this alert: Weekend closures of Bellevue Way Southeast; Weekend closure of 112th Ave SE; Weekday construction traffic impacts for next week

Weekend of September 23-24: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor…

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Long-term closure on 110th Ave NE scheduled to begin in October

This fall, Sound Transit will begin a long-term closure of a portion of 110th Avenue Northeast between Northeast 4th and Northeast 6th streets. The closure is needed to build the Link light rail…

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I-90 Nighttime Construction Begins As Early As September 18

Crews working for Sound Transit will begin overnight work on the I-90 floating bridge to prepare for post-tensioning work inside the pontoons. As early as Monday, September 18 and lasting until late…

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Weekend of Sept. 16-17: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed

In this alert: Upcoming Bellevue Way SE weekend closure; construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue and tree removal along 112th Ave SE Weekend of Sept. 16-17: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one…

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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…