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

News and updates

News release

Light rail to Federal Way begins service

Starting today, new Link light rail service to Federal Way begins, allowing passengers to travel the region while avoiding congestion. The nearly 8-mile 1 Line extension adds new options to travel…

Project update

Closure of Northbound I-5 Off-Ramp to S 272nd Street

Sound Transit’s contractors will fully close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to S 272nd Street for one night along with the left shoulder. The …

Project update

Lane closures on eastbound and westbound S 272nd Street and S Star Lake Road

Starting Dec. 3, Sound Transit’s contractors will close lanes on S 272nd Street, between Pacific Highway S and Star Lake Road, and S Star Lake Road for…

Project update

CORRECTION: Nighttime closures of southbound and northbound lanes on SR-99

Starting Dec. 1, Sound Transit’s contractors will close lanes at night on southbound and northbound SR-99 near the Kent Des Moines Station. This closure will accommodate roadway improvement ahead of…

Project update

Nighttime closures of eastbound and westbound lanes on SR-99

Starting Dec. 1, Sound Transit’s contractors will close lanes at night on eastbound and westbound SR-99 near the Kent Des Moines Station. This closure will accommodate roadway improvement ahead of…

Project update

Federal Way Link Extension’s Traffic Mitigation Construction

Contractor crews working for Sound Transit are currently working in your neighborhood to implement roadway improvements as we prepare for the Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE)…

Project update

Lane closures on eastbound and westbound S 272nd St and northbound S Star Lake Rd

Sound Transit will close lanes along S 272nd St and S Star Lake Rd as it meets S 272nd St starting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for approximately seven days. During this closure, crews will progress on…

Two people in protective gear smile for a photo on the Star Lake platform as a third person takes their photo

The Platform

Art in motion: New public art welcomes riders along the 1 Line extension

When the 1 Line opens to Federal Way on Dec. 6, riders will be greeted not just by new stations — but by vibrant, community-inspired public art that celebrates the spirit, history, and diversity of…

Project update

Full closure of eastbound S 317th Street

Starting Monday, Nov. 17, Sound Transit will close eastbound S 317th Street between 23rd Avenue S and 28th Avenue S for approximately five days. S 317th Street will be open for westbound traffic and…

Project update

Full closure of northbound I-5 off-ramp to S 272nd Street

Starting on Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 p.m., Sound Transit will close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to S 272nd Street. This closure will end at 5 a.m. on…