East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

Bridge construction needs weekend closure of 140th Avenue NE starting May 3

East Link construction crews will be using a crane to install the concrete girders that will support a light rail bridge over 140th Avenue NE next to SR 520. To keep drivers safe a signed detour will…

A Link light rail train moves through International District/Chinatown Station with new fencing in the areas between the north and south platforms.

Pardon our dust: Blue Line construction begins at International District / Chinatown Station

Regular Link riders may have noticed some recent changes at the International District / Chinatown Station and in the tunnel area south of the platform. Now that trains are the only service running…

Night ramp closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, April 22nd

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Starting on Monday, April 22nd, Sound Transit's contractor will be removing forms on the elevated light rail…

The Mercer Island Station under construction.

Mercer Island Station continues to make progress

The East Link project celebrated a major milestone as construction has recently passed the halfway mark. It will still be a few more years until East Link opens and begins operation as the Blue Line…

Additional night lane closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue on Monday, April 15th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Due to weather conditions, additional lane and ramp closures will be necessary to complete concrete pours over I-…

Upcoming I-90 ramp closures

As part of East Link construction, crews working for Sound Transit will remove sign bridges along I-90 that are no longer necessary. This work will make way for future installation of the overhead…

A construction worker carries lumber across the future platform at the future South Bellevue Station site.

East Link light rail construction passes the halfway mark

In just a few short years, construction of the East Link light rail extension has transformed the Eastside skyline and today is more than 50 percent complete…

Nighttime roadway closures on 136th PL NE extended through April 19

Sound Transit contractor crews will continue nighttime roadway closures on 136th Place Northeast from Northeast Spring Boulevard to Northeast 20th Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the morning of…

Night closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue beginning on Tuesday, April 9th

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on I-405 in downtown Bellevue. Starting on Tuesday, April 9th, Sound Transit's contractor will be concrete pouring on the elevated light rail…

Upcoming construction traffic impacts: Upcoming full closure of westbound I-90 at Bellevue Way Southeast

Upcoming full closure of westbound I-90 at Bellevue Way Southeast What Sound Transit's contractor has completed the first half of the long span bridge over I-90 and crews plan to move the 'traveler…