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

News and updates

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,…

Project update

Closure of eastbound S 317th Street at 23rd Avenue S roundabout in downtown Federal Way

Starting Monday, Oct. 27, for approximately 8 days, Sound Transit will close two roadways in downtown Federal Way. S 317th Street will have an eastbound closure and the 23rd Avenue S roundabout will…

Project update

Nighttime closures of S 272nd Street and I-5 on/off-ramps

Starting Oct. 20, Sound Transit will close S 272nd Street, between SR 99 and Military Rd S, for several nights while completing final restoration work. A full closure on Oct. 21 will include the I-5…