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Four workers stand on the bridge, with their backs to the camera.
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Taking a look back at everything that went into this extension of the 2 Line, including a new pedestrian bridge.

From construction to completion: See the progress at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond

By Sound Transit
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What started as a vision is now a reality! The two newest stations on the 2 Line open on May 10. 

Check out our previous stories on the Downtown Redmond Link Extension:

Then take a look back at the incredible progress on the project — from breaking ground to testing trains — and see how this project has transformed over the years:

Officials break ground at a ceremonial ceremony to celebrate the start of the downtown Redmond Link Extension.
Celebrating the groundbreaking in 2019.
Light rail guideway under construction.
Light rail guideway under construction in 2021.
Two workers walk underneath an elevated guideway under construction.
Touring the progress in 2022.
A white truck is parking under elevated guideway for light rail.
Powering progress, rain...
A worker in a full face mask welds an element on the light rail platform.
Or shine.
Two workers in hard hats and yellow jackets smile.
Workers on site in 2023.
Construction fencing surrounds the almost complete new light rail station in Redmond
Now arriving: trains in Downtown Redmond.
Two construction workers in orange shirts and hard hats look at documents on a table
Reviewing plans in 2024.
A bird's eye view of development surrounding the Downtown Redmond Link extension.
A bird's eye view of construction.
An operator's POV of the Marymoor Village Station and parking garage.
Pulling into Marymoor Village Station.
A Link train runs on the tracks near Downtown Redmond Station.
Testing trains in early 2025.
Elected officials unveil the countdown clock until the Downtown Redmond opening.
Counting down to the opening!

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