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Vegetation removal along Eastside Rail Corridor

Beginning as early as Monday, July 24, vegetation removal will begin along the Eastside Rail Corridor in between Northeast 8th and Northeast 12th streets (see map) in central Bellevue. Crews will…

Construction alert: South Bellevue

9-day closure of Bellevue Way SE to I-90 HOV ramp as crews continue drilled shaft work As Sound Transit’s contractor continues construction of…

Work to begin on drilled shafts and columns to support elevated guideway

Sound Transit's contractor is set to begin construction of drilled shafts and columns to support the aerial guideway. Beginning 4 a.m. Monday, July 17 crews will start drilling shafts and…

Bellevue Way Southeast and ramps to I-90 closed

Weekend July 15-16 Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor plans to close all lanes of Bellevue Way Southeast from Saturday, July…

I-90 Westbound HOV Overnight Lane Closures: July 12-14

Sound Transit’s contractor will be creating access points to the construction zone located along I-90 on Mercer Island. This work will occur overnight to minimize traffic impacts. Here’s what you…

BelRed update: Duct bank and utility pole installation work begins soon

Beginning during the week of July 10, Sound Transit’s crews will work along Northeast Spring Boulevard and 136th Place Northeast to install duct banks associated with power service that will…

Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed

Weekend July 8-9 Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor plans to close three lanes of Bellevue Way Southeast from Saturday, July 8th…

East Link construction is underway on I-90 bridge across Lake Washington

Light rail will run over a floating bridge for the first time when East Link opens in 2023 Sound Transit today briefed media on East Link construction that is now underway in the center lanes of the…

City of Bellevue Fire Department training exercise

Sound Transit is collaborating with the City of Bellevue Fire Department to provide an opportunity for fire department training exercises planned to take place this week, beginning as early as June…

Weekend July 1-2 and July 8-9: Bellevue Way SE 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 plans to close three lanes of Bellevue Way Southeast from Saturday, July 1st at 7 a.m. through…