East Link Extension

Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail
The Crosslake Connection is coming soon! Link 2 Line service across Lake Washington begins Saturday, March 28. Learn more

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East Link Extension map
East Link Extension map

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Overview

Fourteen miles long, the entire East Link Extension includes 10 stations from Seattle's International District to Judkins Park, across I-90 to Mercer Island and South Bellevue, and through downtown Bellevue and the Bel-Red area to Redmond Technology Station.

The 2 Line, between South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Station, opened on April 27, 2024.

The remainder of East Link, connecting the Eastside to the 1 Line in Seattle, will open March 28, 2026.

Facts

  • Opening dates:  
    • South Bellevue Station to Redmond Technology Center: April 27, 2024
    • South Bellevue Station to International District/Chinatown Station: March 28, 2026
  • Length: 14 miles; 10 stations
  • Service: Every 8 minutes in peak hours when the 2 Line connects to Seattle.  
East Link Flyover
Photo of East Link tunnel
East Link Tunnel

Blue Line trains will travel through this tunnel under downtown Bellevue

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East Link Environment

Wildlife habitat restored as part of East Link construction

Preparing for first-ever light rail on a floating bridge

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