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

News and updates

Project update

Night work: Full closure on Kent Des Moines Road

What Sound Transit's contractor will be working overnight to transport equipment across Kent Des Moines Road. When March 21 and March 23, 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Where On Kent Des Moines Road between…

Photo of a worker at Kent Des Moines Station photo, Federal Way Link Extension project update march 2021

Project update

Federal Way’s light rail extension is on track

Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension project, which will open light rail service from Angle Lake to Federal Way in 2024, is progressing right on schedule. In fact, the project reached a major…

Project update

Night Lane Closures on I-5 South from S 288th St to S 320th St

What Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will be closing two lanes on I-5 from South 288th Street to South 320th Street.  This work is to set concrete barriers to build an access…

Project update

Tree clearing along I-5 between S 317th St and Military Rd S in Federal Way

What Sound Transit's contractor will be clearing trees for upcoming Link Light Rail construction in the area. When Beginning as early as Monday, Feb. 22 Work will occur from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.,…

News release

Closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction

Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will be closing two lanes on I-5 from South 288th Street to South 320th Street to set concrete barriers and build an access road for future light rail…

New columns to support light rail tracks to Federal Way rise in SeaTac.

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Fresh pics: Light rail rising in South King County

Link light rail construction south from the SeaTac to Federal Way has passed the 25 percent mark as the new line rises from the ground along the new 7.8-mile route. Crews broke ground last July for…

Construction map for SR99 Bypass, Federal Way Link Extension

Project update

Temporary bypass installed on SR 99 in SeaTac

Sound Transit opened a temporary bypass around a short stretch of State Route 99 in SeaTac between South 204th and South 208th Streets. Our crews shifted lanes eastward from the main roadway to make…

Project update

Road closure on north end of 30th Ave S and lane closure on Kent Des Moines Road

What Sound Transit’s contractor will clear trees in preparation for future work on the bridge over Kent Des Moines Road.  This work will require a full closure of the north end of 30th Ave S as…

News release

Closure of Intersection at 30th Ave. S and Kent/Des Moines Road for Federal Way Link construction

Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will be closing the intersection at 30th Avenue South and Kent/Des Moines Road starting Feb. 5 for tree removal. The closure is expected to last until…

Project update

S 272nd Street westbound right lane closures from 26th Ave S to I-5

What Sound Transit’s contractor will conduct utility work along S 272nd Street resulting in westbound right lane closures.  Pedestrian detour will be in place on the north side of S 272 from…