East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

News release

Link to close between UW and SODO each weekend in April

Work to connect the overhead catenary power and train signal systems for East Link to the existing system will require closing Link light rail stations from SODO Station to University of Washington…

Project update

I-90 Trail Detour near Judkins Park Station

Starting as soon as Monday, March 15th, crews will be paving the east side of the crosswalk at the future Judkins Park Station. I-90 Trail users will need to detour to either Judkins Street or…

Project update

Overnight construction near International District/Chinatown Station

Beginning as early as Monday, March 15th, overnight construction will be taking place near International District/Chinatown Station (IDS). Crews will be working between 1 a.m. – 4 a.m. for 5…

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Event

East Link Extension Virtual Engagement Booth

Join our virtual engagement booth from Nov. 9, 2020 - Feb. 19, 2020  to see the latest station design concepts, share your feedback on station designs and get a preview of next steps for…

Project update

Bellevue Transit Center Restroom Closure

Beginning Friday, December 18th, 2020, Bellevue Transit Center restrooms will be closed. This is due to the permanent closure of the Rider Services building for upcoming redevelopment. The ticket…

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Project update

Visit our virtual engagement booth to learn about East Link Extension

We missed you at fairs and festivals this year, so we created a way to connect through a virtual engagement booth. We want to keep you up to date as crews wrap up major construction activities for…

Project update

Overnight work at West Mercer Way and 60th Avenue Southeast

Beginning as early as Tuesday, October 6, 9 p.m., a traction power substation (TPSS) will be delivered and installed on I-90 near the West Mercer Way westbound on-ramp and 60th Avenue Southeast. TPSS…

Project update

Overnight work at West Mercer Way and 60th Avenue Southeast

Beginning as early as Tuesday, October 6 at 9 p.m., a traction power substation (TPSS) will be delivered and installed on I-90 near the West Mercer Way westbound on-ramp and 60th Avenue…

Project update

Parking changes at Mercer Island Park and Ride due to pavement coating and striping

Beginning as early as Monday, September 14, Sound Transit’s contractor will be performing traffic coating and pavement marking work to the upper deck of the Mercer Island Park and Ride. Parking will…

Project update

I-90 Trail Impacts near Judkins Park Station 

As crews continue work on the east entrance to the future Judkins Park Station they have closed the multi-use path from the future station south to the Interstate 90 Trail along the west side of 23rd…