Project update
Federal Way Link Extension Nears Final Selection of Station Names
Federal Way Link Extension will open three new stations serving Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way in 2024 and Sound Transit’s Board of Directors will soon select the names of the new stations.
News release
Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing 1 Line
With the installation of girders at Angle Lake, it’s official: the 7.8-mile Federal Way light rail extension is now physically connected to the existing 1 Line, moving expanded service an important…
Project update
Long-term closure of SR 99 southbound HOV lane
Sound Transit’s contractors will close the southbound HOV lane on SR 99 between S 204th St and S 208th St to accommodate Link light rail construction. This is a single lane closure. Vehicle and…
News release
President Biden’s proposed FY 2023 budget would accelerate $516.6 million in previously expected funding
Building on historic funding increases in the bipartisan infrastructure law that Congress adopted this year, the Biden Administration’s proposed budget for FY 2023 would significantly expand funding…
Project update
Overnight closures of SR 516 throughout March and April
Sound Transit’s contractors will conduct several full and directional closures of SR 516 between SR 99 and I-5. These closures will accommodate waterline tie-ins and light rail bridge deck…
News release
Overnight closures on SR 516 for Federal Way Link construction
Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will close State Route 516, also known as Kent/Des Moines Road, from Interstate 5 to State Route 99 for bridge deck construction. The road will…
Project update
Overnight closures of SR 516 for light rail bridge deck construction
Sound Transit’s contractors will close SR 516 (Kent-Des Moines Rd) from I-5 to SR 99 for light rail bridge deck construction. SR 516 will be closed in both directions on the night of February 28 and…
Project update
Overnight closure of SB I-5 off-ramp at S 320th St in Federal Way
Sound Transit’s contractors will close the I-5 SB off-ramp at S 320th St in Federal Way overnight to set bridge girders. Travelers will be directed to exit 142B at S 348th St.
News release
Sound Transit to hold a virtual public hearing for properties related to Federal Way Link Extension
Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held regarding Sound Transit’s intent to surplus 21 properties comprised of…
News release
30th Avenue South and State Route 516 to close for Federal Way Link construction
Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will fully close a portion of 30th Avenue South, south of State Route 516 in Kent beginning Monday, Dec. 13 to Dec. 24. This closure will be in effect…