East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

Trains connecting at Pioneer Square.

The Platform

Connect 2020 update: construction progress, Link schedule tweaks

First of all, a huge THANK YOU to all of our Link light rail riders who have shown incredible patience and resilience this first week of service disruptions while we connect the new light rail line…

Trains connecting at Pioneer Square.

The Platform

Connect 2020 Link schedules adjusting to every 13-15 minutes

To all of you who ride Link, we have been encouraged by your resilience since Connect 2020 began on Monday. The transfer at Pioneer Square Station is getting better each day, and you are managing the…

Project update

Intermittent closures of 77th Ave. and 80th Ave. sidewalks

Beginning as early as Wednesday, Jan. 8, the sidewalk along 77th Ave. between N. Mercer Way and Sunset Highway SE will be partially reopened for pedestrian use. Please note that the sidewalk will be…

News release

Ten weeks of Link service disruptions begin Saturday, Jan. 4

Following months of preparation and outreach, construction to integrate new light rail to the Eastside into the existing system begins this weekend. During the 10 weeks of Connect 2020 construction,…

Project update

HOV ramp closure at Island Crest Way

The Island Crest Way westbound I-90 HOV on-ramp will be closed Friday, Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crews will be pouring concrete near Mercer Island Station. During this closure, drivers can use the…

Rail and Ice invite card

Event

Bellevue Downtown Association and Sound Transit present 'Rail and Ice'

Project update

Update: I-90 Trail closure from N. Mercer Way to Shorewood Dr.

The I-90 Trail is scheduled to be closed near N. Mercer Way and Shorewood Dr. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crews will be removing trees along the trail, as their roots…

Project update

HOV ramp closures at Island Crest Way

The Island Crest Way westbound I-90 HOV on-ramp and the eastbound I-90 HOV off-ramp are scheduled to be closed Monday, Dec. 9 – Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crews will be landscaping and…

Project update

HOV ramp closures at Island Crest Way

The Island Crest Way westbound I-90 HOV on-ramp and the eastbound I-90 HOV off-ramp are scheduled to be closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crews will be pouring concrete for curbs and…

Construction is underway at Sound Transit's new rail yard in Bellevue.

The Platform

Fresh pics: Laying rail around the region

This holiday season, we’re thankful for all of the work that’s gone into expanding our region’s transit system.  One of the highlights of 2019 was seeing all of the progress on the Northgate…