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

News and updates

Project update

Night closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction

Closures along southbound I-5 in SeaTac over three weeks Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will be closing lanes on southbound I-5 from milepost 150.8 to milepost 149.8 in SeaTac to…

News release

Closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction

Crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will need to close lanes on southbound I-5 from milepost 148.8 to milepost 147.6 beginning Monday May 18 through Thursday May 21 for paving an access…

Conceptual illustration of the South 272nd station area, looking north.

Project update

Weigh in on our new South 272nd Street station area designs

We're making significant progress on designs for our South 272nd Street station area and parking garage. We're excited to share them and get your feedback! In 2017, we asked the public how they…

Federal Way Link Extension hero image

Project update

Lane closures on Interstate 5

Starting as early as Monday, May 4, and lasting through May 11, drivers on southbound Interstate 5 near the Midway Landfill should anticipate a shoulder closure. Most of this work will take place…

News release

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…

News release

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

Project update

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.

Project update

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.

Project update

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-…

News release

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…