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

News and updates

Closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction

Part of the Federal Way Link Extension impacts a portion of the Midway Landfill near southbound I-5. Crews will need to close the southbound I-5 shoulder from milepost 148.7 to milepost 147.7…

Buildings in Federal Way will be demolished for Federal Way Link project

As part of the critical construction work on the Federal Way Link project, crews will begin demolishing a number of buildings on S. 320th Street between 23rd Avenue South and 21st Avenue South as…

Star Lake Park and ride closure map

Don’t forget: Star Lake Park-and-Ride is closing

Plan ahead for lot closure beginning next week  On Sunday, March 22, Sound Transit construction crews will permanently close the Star Lake Park-and-Ride lot and redirect commuters to the…

West view rendering of the future Kent/Des Moines Station.

Weigh in on our new Kent/Des Moines designs

We're making significant progress on designs for our Kent/Des Moines station area and parking garage, and we're excited to share them and get your feedback! In 2017, we asked the public how they…

Aerial view of the Star Lake Park-and-Ride.

Upcoming construction activity: Star Lake Park-and-Ride closure

Star Lake Park-and-Ride closure On Saturday, March 21, Sound Transit construction crews will permanently close the Star Lake Park-and-Ride lot and redirect commuters to the Redondo Heights Park-and-…

FTA awards $790 million grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Today Acting Federal Transit Administrator K. Jane Williams and Congressman Adam Smith joined Sound Transit representatives and other officials in South King County to mark the award of a $790…

USDOT announces intent to award $790 million grant, $629 million low-interest loan for Federal Way light rail extension

Members of Washington's congressional delegation today announced actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation to award a $790 million grant and $629 million low-interest loan to enable Sound…

Rendering of a future Federal Way Link Extension station.

Federal Way Link Extension: Online Open House

Online open house available from Nov. 13 to Dec. 13, including an opportunity to weigh in on station names, view conceptual images of the stations, learn about construction schedule and impacts…

Artist rendering of the future Kent/Des Moines Federal Way Link Extension station.

Hurry! Online Open House ends Dec. 13

Don't miss your chance to weigh in on station names and learn more about construction impacts at the Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) online open house.  Sound Transit hosted open houses on…

Federal Way Link Extension Open House