Federal Way Link Extension
Building light rail further into south King County

News and updates

Project update

Northbound right lane closure on Pacific Highway South

Starting on Monday, Aug. 4, Sound Transit will close the northbound right lane on Pacific Highway S at the intersection of 272nd St for approximately six weeks. This closure will remain in place all…

The light rail station in downtown Federal Way is nearing completion. Cars are parked at a lot by the elevated station, and an ST Express bus drives on a nearby road.

The Platform

Arriving next: 1 Line service to Federal Way

We’ve opened five Link light rail extensions in just four calendar years, and now it’s official: the Federal Way Link Extension will be next! Last week, the Sound Transit Board voted to amend…

Project update

Nighttime full closures of S 272nd Street as it meets the I-5 South off-ramp

Sound Transit will conduct overnight roadway closures on S 272nd St to complete roadway restorations starting on Thursday, July 31, through Tuesday, Aug. 5. To prepare the roadway for this work, saw…

News release

Sound Transit Board advances Federal Way Link Extension opening

The Sound Transit Board today approved plans that will support an earlier than expected opening of the Federal Way Link Extension, now projected to begin operating as soon as winter 2025. As final…

Project update

Military Road S ongoing roadway restoration activities

Starting Friday, July 18, Sound Transit’s contractors will mill and pave Military Road S, which requires overnight closures, directional closures, and daytime flagging. This work is needed to restore…