East Link Extension
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80th Avenue HOV I-90 on-ramp closure

Sound Transit's contractor will close the 80th Avenue Eastbound HOV I-90 on-ramp to shift barriers to prepare for Mercer Island station construction. This closure is planned for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.…

Upcoming Bellevue Way Southeast partial weekend closure and construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue

Weekend of Aug. 19-20 Bellevue Way Southeast reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor…

SR 520 nighttime lane/ramp closures planned for tree removal near Overlake Transit Center

Construction crews working to build the East Link light rail extension plan to remove trees at night along eastbound SR 520 in Redmond. The work is scheduled from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Wednesday…

New Park-and-Ride option in South Bellevue – served by ST Route 550

A new temporary park-and-ride lot has been opened in south Bellevue. The new lot located at 1624 Bellevue Way SE, provides parking for up to fifty vehicles and includes four signed 15-minute parking…

Construction alert: South Bellevue

In this alert: Upcoming Bellevue Way SE weekend closure; construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue; tree removal related to soil stabilization work along 112th Ave SE and Winters House…

In this alert: Soil stabilization work along 112th Ave SE and construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue

Soil stabilization activities Work to stabilize soil along 112th Avenue Southeast is underway. Sound Transit's contractor will install temporary steel sheet piles, construct an embankment surcharge…

Lane and sidewalk closure on NE 20th St. in Bellevue

Beginning on Thursday, Aug. 3 and lasting for approximately one week, Sound Transit's contractor plans to close the far right lane of eastbound Northeast 20th Street, near the intersection of 136th…

Thank you for attending the Mercer Island construction open house

Thank you to all who attended our Mercer Island construction kick off open house on July 12. We were thrilled with the turnout and thoughtful conversations. If you weren't able to attend in-person,…

Changes coming to Overlake Transit Center

To make room for construction of the future Redmond Technology Center light rail station and parking garage, crews need to shift the Overlake Transit Center services to the southeast part of the site…

Temporary parking lot to open for Mercer Slough Park users

On July 31st, the parking lots at the Winters House and Blueberry Farm will close for East Link construction. Access to Mercer Slough Park and the trail system will remain open. During the closure,…