Kent Station Parking and Access Improvements
Improving access on foot, by bike and by car

News and updates

Auger cast pile drilling starts at the Kent parking garage construction site

Starting Feb. 11, Sound Transit's contractor will start preparation for conducting pile drilling at the Kent parking garage construction site. This work will involve drilling auger cast piles at the…

Building demolition to begin

Starting Monday, Aug. 19, Sound Transit’s contractor will demolish the buildings at 621 Railroad Ave N, 506 Railroad Ave N, and 502 Railroad Ave N. These locations are part of the…

Permanent parking lot closures starts Aug. 1

On Thursday, Aug. 1, Sound Transit's contractor will permanently close approximately 76 parking stalls at Kent Station. The stalls are on the corner of E James St and Railroad Ave N. We are also…

Sound Transit selects Absher Construction to build Kent garage

On Oct. 26, the Sound Transit Board awarded the new Kent parking garage design-build contract to Absher Construction of Puyallup. The garage, found at East James Street and Railroad Avenue North, is…

Contract for Kent Station garage and access project design and construction awarded

The Sound Transit Board has awarded a design-build contract for the Kent Station parking garage to Absher Construction of Puyallup. When complete in 2027, the $62.5 million project will include a new…