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

News and updates

Project update

Nighttime right lane closure on southbound I-5

Sound Transit contractor crews will close the right lane of southbound I-5 for approximately five nights. This closure is necessary to complete…

Project update

Right lane closure on S 272nd Street

Sound Transit’s contractors will conduct a daytime roadway closure of S 272nd St between S Star Lake Rd and 26th Ave. to complete final restorations activities on S 272nd St. Westbound 26th Ave to S…

Project update

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

Starting Dec. 29, for approximately six days, Sound Transit’s contractors will close lanes along S 272nd Street, between Pacific Highway S and Star Lake Road, and S Star Lake Road. This closure will…

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…