East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

News and updates

Puget Sound Energy to perform overnight weekend work on Bellevue Way and SE 30th Street

Map of PSE work area and lane restrictions on Bellevue Way. In preparation for construction of Sound Transit's upcoming East Link…

Southbound lane on 110th Avenue NE reopened

On Friday, July 29, Sound Transit's contractor completed phase one of the work underway on 110 Avenue NE and reopened a southbound lane to through traffic. Southbound traffic can now enter both the…

Field work happening near you

As early as the week of August 8, Sound Transit field work crews will begin to access Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) right-of-way southeast of SR 520 approximately between…

Utility work on 112th Avenue SE the week of July 25

As early as Monday July 25, Sound Transit construction crews will begin utility work on 112th Avenue SE in support of the East Link Extension. The work will be performed in coordination with Puget…

Contractor selected for final 1.8 miles of East Link design and construction in Overlake area of Redmond

Sound Transit has issued Notice to Proceed to the Design-Build contractor that will complete design and construct the two East Link Extension light rail stations and associated track and…

Puget Sound Energy to continue work on Bellevue Way this weekend

In preparation for East Link light rail construction in the South Bellevue area, Puget Sound Energy will be performing pavement restoration work this weekend, July 9-10. This work requires closing…

East Link Extension Safety Drills on Wednesday, June 29

Sound Transit will host two safety drills this Wednesday, June 29 in downtown Bellevue. This is a coordinated effort with City of Bellevue emergency services to practice responses to different…

Intermittent lane closures on Main Street and 112th Avenue SE continue as crews prepare for installation of the sound wall surrounding the south tunnel portal

If you've walked or driven past the south portal site for the downtown Bellevue tunnel recently, you've likely noticed some significant changes. Sound Transit's construction crews have continued to…

Bel-Red/130th Station update

University teams rise to the challenge for future Bel-Red / 130th Station site NAIOP 2016 Real Estate Challenge Winning Proposal Announced Three parcels north of the future Bel-Red / 130th Station…

Construction on East Link is underway!

Light rail service to the Eastside took a big step forward recently as Sound Transit's contractor began work on the downtown Bellevue tunnel, marking the start of East Link construction! On…