Federal Way Link Extension
Building light rail further into south King County

News and updates

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The Platform

Art in motion: New public art welcomes riders along the 1 Line extension

When the 1 Line opens to Federal Way on Dec. 6, riders will be greeted not just by new stations — but by vibrant, community-inspired public art that celebrates the spirit, history, and diversity of…

Project update

Full closure of eastbound S 317th Street

Starting Monday, Nov. 17, Sound Transit will close eastbound S 317th Street between 23rd Avenue S and 28th Avenue S for approximately five days. S 317th Street will be open for westbound traffic and…

Project update

Full closure of northbound I-5 off-ramp to S 272nd Street

Starting on Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 p.m., Sound Transit will close the off-ramp from northbound I-5 to S 272nd Street. This closure will end at 5 a.m. on…

Project update

Directional closures of S 272nd Street

Beginning as early as Nov. 1, Sound Transit’s contractors will perform directional closures of S 272nd Street between SR 99 and 26th Avenue S to complete final restoration work. Please follow all…

News release

Light rail to Federal Way five weeks away

In just over five weeks on Dec. 6, 2025, the 1 Line will add 7.8 miles and three new stations with the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension. The extension includes stations at Kent Des Moines,…