We are now in the construction phase, with more than 30 miles of work underway across all Stride lines. During construction, Sound Transit works closely with contractors to develop detailed schedules and coordinate work activities.
Sound Transit is committed to being a good neighbor to businesses and communities near construction areas. Our commitments include our good neighbor commitments:
We work with contractors to develop a detailed construction schedule. Sound Transit is committed to being a good neighbor to businesses and communities near construction areas. Our commitments include:
- Provide advance notifications of construction.
- Maintain business and residential access.
- Maintain clean work sites.
- Minimize noise, dust, and debris.
- Provide wayfinding and signage.
- Provide a 24-hour construction hotline.
- Help prepare businesses for construction through the business relations program and Loyal to the Local.
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What to expect during construction
As we start construction in phases along the Stride corridor, we will alert nearby neighbors and businesses about any upcoming activity. During active construction, different communities along Stride routes can expect:
- Demolition and removal of pavement and sidewalk in preparation for new Stride stations, business access lanes, and transit lanes.
- Construction of retaining walls along Bothell Way and SR 522.
- Utility work and installation of new lighting.
- Noise, dust, and vibrations from construction.
- Construction vehicles transporting materials in and out of construction areas.
- Materials and equipment staged within active Stride work areas.
- Temporary parking restrictions and changes in parking access.
- Temporary, limited access to driveways and doorways.
- Lane, intersection, crosswalk, and sidewalk closures and detours.
- Bus reroutes during construction. Notifications for temporary bus reroutes or bus stop relocations will be provided by the transit provider.
Partnerships
We’ve worked with WSDOT on a variety of projects over the past 20 years to transform regional transportation, and Stride is a continuation of this partnership. Sound Transit is distributing funds to WSDOT to build portions of the Stride system in conjunction with I-405 improvement projects. WSDOT is leading the construction and communications of several key projects related to Stride.
We’re also partnering with cities surrounding Lake Washington to invest in transportation and pedestrian improvements. Pedestrian improvements are focused on connecting people to Stride stations.
WSDOT: S1 Line: I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project
Travelers on I-405 between Renton and Bellevue experience one of the state’s roughest commutes. The I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project includes transportation and safety improvements for different modes to offer more reliable travel choices and keep drivers, transit riders, and freight moving smoothly through the region. This project is designed to improve speeds and trip reliability for all travelers and shorten Stride S1 Line travel times between Renton and Bellevue.
This project will construct a new two-lane express toll system between SR 167 in Renton and NE 6th St in Bellevue by adding one new lane in each direction and combining the existing HOV lane with the new lane to create the two-way express toll lane system. The new express toll lanes will connect to the existing express toll system between Bellevue and Lynnwood — as well as the SR 167 HOT lanes via the I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector — to create a 40-mile express toll lane system.
WSDOT: S2 Line: I-405 Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project
The I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project will enhance 4.5 miles of the corridor with a focus on both the main project expansion and overall operational improvements.
The project will…
- Build one new express toll lane in each direction between south of SR 522 and SR 527 (extending the existing dual express toll lane system).
- Widen I-405 through the SR 522 interchange and build direct access ramps to the express toll lanes at SR 522.
- Build a partial direct access interchange at SR 527 to and from the south connection to the Canyon Park Park-and-Ride Lot.
This project will also include additional local roadway improvements, fish barrier corrections, noise walls, and new stormwater facilities.
The I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project lies primarily in Bothell on I-405, starting just south of the SR 522 interchange and ending at the SR 527 interchange. The communities in this vicinity will see major improvements to express toll lane capacity and direct access ramps to state highways. The project will also improve connections to regional transit and Stride bus services. A new transit hub at the I-405 and SR 522 interchange will serve as a transfer option between the Stride S2 and S3 lines. Community Transit and King County Metro will also use this hub, making it easier than ever to transfer between transit providers and travel to more destinations. This project will construct new Stride stations along I-405 near the Canyon Park Park-and-Ride Lot (SR 527) and a new inline station at NE 160th St (Brickyard Road).
WSDOT: S2 Line: I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project
The I-405/Northeast 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project runs along I-405 within the City of Kirkland. In partnership with the City of Kirkland, the project is replacing the two-level cloverleaf interchange at NE 85th St with a three-level interchange and making local improvements to NE 85th St and its intersection with 114th Ave NE/Kirkland Way.
WSDOT and City of Shoreline: S3 Line: 145th Street and I-5 Interchange Project
The 145th Street and I-5 Interchange Project will improve safety and access for multiple modes of transit along the NE 145th St corridor and help connect to Sound Transit’s Shoreline South/148th Station. The roundabout and interchange improvements will alleviate traffic congestion and enhance transportation mobility, reliability, and safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, and freight.
Shoreline is building improvements for the SR 523 (N/NE 145th Street) and Interstate 5 (I-5) interchange including NE 145th Street between 5th Avenue NE and the on- and off-ramps on the west side of I-5. The project will replace the signalized intersections on either side of I-5 with roundabouts and update lane configurations on the bridge over I-5.
City of Kirkland: S2/S3 Line: NE 85th Street Shared-Use Pathway - 6th Street to 405 Improvements
The City of Kirkland is using Sound Transit funds to build a shared-use pedestrian and bicycle path along Northeast 85th Street that will connect Kirkland's downtown to the new Bus Rapid Transit interchange on I-405.
Kirkland will build the path along the south side of Northeast 85th Street, between Sixth Street and 114th Avenue Northeast by building walls to increase the width of Northeast 85th Street. A "pedestrian bridge" will be constructed over the short section of the Cross Kirkland Corridor trail that crosses underneath Northeast 85th Street. During construction of the pedestrian bridge section, there will be a detour for users of the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Since the project adds additional impervious surface for the shared-use path, it builds a new stormwater detention vault near 6th Street. Additionally, the project adds pedestrian lighting throughout the project for the safety and visibility of the shared-use path users.