Project updates

Learn about where and when construction is happening throughout the ST district.

Project updates

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Overnight work on E James St with eastbound lane closure

As early as Friday, Sept. 12, and again on Monday Sept.15 to Friday Sept. 19 Sound Transit’s contractor will conduct nightwork primarily on Eastbound Lane of E James Street. 

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Weeknight full closure of S 272nd Street and I-5 off-ramps

Sound Transit’s contractors will close S 272nd Street, between 26th Avenue S and Military Rd S, for approximately four total weeknights. During this time, crews will work along S 272nd St to complete final restoration items. The closure includes the southbound and northbound I-5 off-ramps to S…

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Weekend right turn lane closure from SR 99 to SR 516

Sound Transit’s contractors will close the right turn lane from Pacific Highway (SR 99) onto SR 516 for two consecutive weekends. During this closure, drivers must access SR 516 and the I-5 on-ramps via 30th Avenue S and S 240th St. Please use caution and follow Sound Transit crew directions during…

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Closure of northbound I-5 off-ramp to S 272nd Street

Sound Transit will close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to S 272nd Street for two full weekends in September. These closures will occur from 10 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday over the weekends of Sept. 5–8 and Sept. 12–15. Please follow the signed detour route to exit northbound I-5 at Kent…

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Comment by Aug. 28!

Thank you for stopping by at summer fairs and festivals and sharing your feedback on our engagement website! We’re so glad to be part of your vibrant community. If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet, there’s still time! There are a few days left in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)…

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Closure extension for eastbound NE 130th St & upcoming full closure of NE 130th St

Sound Transit will extend the eastbound NE 130th St closure through Aug. 25 with the possibility of contingency extension through Aug. 29. Starting Saturday, Aug. 23, there will be a full closure of NE 130th St and the off-ramp from I-5 N at NE 130th St (exit 174). See maps for closure and detour…

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Full closure of northbound I-5 off-ramp to S 272nd Street

Starting on Friday, Aug. 22, Sound Transit will close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to S 272nd Street for approximately three nights. The closure begins at 10 p.m. and will end at 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25*. This effort accommodates the signage restoration work along I-5 North. Please follow the…

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CORRECTION: Ongoing construction in Downtown Federal Way

*Corrects errors in a previous report. Starting on Aug. 15, Sound Transit’s contractors will begin completing construction projects in Downtown Federal Way for approximately three weeks. The work will include a full closure on S 316th St, a full closure of 23rd Ave S, a full closure of 21st Ave S…

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Ongoing construction in Downtown Federal Way

Starting on Aug. 15, Sound Transit’s contractors will begin completing construction projects in Downtown Federal Way for approximately three weeks. The work will include a full closure on S 316th St, a full closure of 23rd Ave S, a full closure of 21st Ave S and various other roadway impacts. These…

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Connect with us at local events

Visit our booth at upcoming community fairs and festivals to learn more about the planned light rail extension from Federal Way to Tacoma. Stop by and chat with project staff to learn about the project as we make progress in bringing light rail to more communities in South King and Pierce counties…