Mercer Island Station
Mercer Island's connection to light rail.

News and updates

Night closures on I-405 in Bellevue on March 19-23

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming closures on Interstate 405 in downtown Bellevue. Beginning on Monday March 19, Sound Transit’s contractor will set horizontal supports across the highway…

Night closures on I-405 in Bellevue on March 12-15.

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming lane closures in downtown Bellevue in preparation for construction of the elevated light rail structure across I-405. Sound Transit’s contractor will be…

Upcoming I-90 ramp closures

Daily off-peak closures have been extended for both the Island Crest Way Eastbound HOV off-ramp and the Island Crest Way Westbound HOV on-ramp. The Island Crest Way Eastbound HOV off-ramp will close…

Night closures on I-405 in Bellevue on Feb. 26 – Mar 15

Overnight drivers should be aware of upcoming lane closures in downtown Bellevue in preparation for construction of the elevated light rail structure across I-405. Sound Transit's contractor will be…

Upcoming I-90 ramp closures

The Island Crest Way Eastbound HOV off-ramp will close daily from Monday, Feb. 12, until approximately Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This closure is necessary to continue construction…

Looking ahead at 2018 construction

2018 will be a busy year as construction of the Mercer Island station progresses. The station will begin to take shape at the I-90 roadway level and will rise vertically to the 77th and 80th Avenue…

Weekend work – Saturday Jan. 20

To accommodate the future Mercer Island station, contractors working for Sound Transit will need to relocate and reconnect utility lines along I-90. These lines provide service for lighting inside…

I-90 bus riders, get ready for changes this September!

Sound Transit is sending subscribers of the Mercer Island and Judkins Park East Link Extension Newsletter this project update on behalf of Sound Transit Customer Outreach. Service changes are coming…

Upcoming I-90 ramp closures and weekend work

As construction resumes at the Mercer Island station, crews will continue installing communication fiber and perform demolition work on Saturday, Jan. 6. Longer term closures are also planned to…

I-405 night closures in Bellevue on Jan. 8 – 9

Overnight HOV/Express Toll lane closures have been rescheduled to January 8, 2018. In preparation for construction of the elevated light rail structure across I-405 Sound Transit’s contractor will…