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Project update

Federal Way Phase 2A - College Way Opening

After completing the final construction phases, Sound Transit anticipates the opening of College Way near the future Kent Des Moines Station in the coming weeks. When open, it will provide a convenient connection between Kent Des Moines Station and Highline College.

Upcoming drop-ins/events

• To connect with the Federal Way Link Extension team about construction effects or to catch up on project news, stop by our upcoming events.

  • Mark Twain Elementary School (Gymnasium) drop-in session: July 30, 2024 4-6 p.m.
    • 2450 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Federal Way Community Festival community tabling event: August 10, 2024 11a.m – 6 p.m.
    • 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA 9800

Receive free trees in the 2024 Federal Way Link Extension Tree Giveaway

In collaboration with our contractor, Kiewit, the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension project will give 4,000 trees to community members and organizations in Kent, Des Moines, SeaTac, and Federal Way. Community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, environmental associations, classroom-based programs, community gardens, advocacy groups, and community members are welcome to request and plant trees near the FWLE alignment in these cities.

Young trees will be provided in one-gallon pots, varying in height from 1–2 feet tall. Most available tree species will be about 25–35 feet tall at maturity. Also, we will offer native tree species which can grow to approximately 200 feet at maturity. We are accepting sign-ups now, and the giveaway will happen in mid-October.

Check out our 2024 Construction flyover video!

Are you curious about what we’ve been up to on the Federal Way Link Extension project? Check out this video for a bird’s eye view of our progress and some at-a-glance numbers from the last year. Some highlights include 83% construction completion and 95% of bridge decks installed.

Project milestones

• Kent Des Moines Station physical completion – Q4 2024. The remaining work will include building testing and commissioning.
• Structure C physical completion – Q3 2024.
• Traffic mitigation project kickoff – Q3 2024.
• Federal Way Downtown station bus loop opening Q1/Q2 2025.

Stay connected

To stay current on future project updates, join our Federal Way Link Extension Facebook group for additional project information, community events, and construction alerts.

You can join the group by clicking here.

Questions or comments in the meantime?

We’re always here to help. You can contact the project team at fwlink@soundtransit.org.

Have an after-hours construction concern?

Please call our 24-hour hotline at 888-298-2395.

More project info: soundtransit.org/fwlink

Get in touch: fwle@soundtransit.org