Sound Transit’s light rail extension project will be delayed for a new reason from what we previously reported. They recently found another problem with construction on the I-90 floating bridge deck. Inspections that took place in March 2022 found that there were three concrete track supports where material had flaked […]
Transportation
Main Street Bridge to Close Monday, June 13th in Downtown Bellevue
According to a press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Main Street Bridge across Interstate 405 between 112th Avenue Northeast and 116th Avenue Northeast will be closed as of Monday, June 13th. The long-term bridge closure could last for up to five months while crews demolish and […]
Trail Bridge Connecting Eastrail to Wilburton Station in Bellevue Breaks Ground
King County Parks recently broke ground on a new trail bridge. It will connect Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station in Bellevue. According to King County, the 500-foot-long trail bridge will provide a safe critical crossing over one of the busiest streets on the Eastside. The Bellevue Japanese American Legacy […]
Completion Date for Sound Transit’s East Link Light Rail Delayed
According to Sound Transit, the East Link light rail project has been delayed. It was originally slated to reach completion in summer 2023. East Link will include 10 stations connecting Seattle to the Eastside. In total, it spans fourteen miles long from Seattle’s International District to Judkins park, across I-90 […]
Bellevue Adds Traffic Safety Tools to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries
Since the beginning of April, the City of Bellevue has implemented two new technology tools designed to make streets safer and more efficient at downtown intersections. This is intended to reduce deadly traffic accidents. The projects are a part of the city’s Vision Zero effort to eliminate traffic deaths and […]
Bellevue Downtown Light Rail Station to Add Live Entertainment Upon Opening With Resident DJ and Fire Breathers
Bellevue has been preparing for the East Link light rail for several years. Commuters from all over are anticipating the completion of the East Link light rail in 2023. In order to make the experience more enjoyable and to attract more riders, the AFD Sound Transit committee has decided to […]
Main Street and I-405 Closure to Happen in Late March, April for Bridge Replacement
Main Street bridge replacement work has been postponed by WSDOT. The project requires the closure of Main Street, and a weekend closure of I-405. The state Department of Transportation has rescheduled the closure of Main Street between 112th and 116th, in preparation for replacing the Main Street Bridge over I-405. […]
Light Rail Vehicle Testing on East Link Happening Now through Sunday, Feb 6
Now through Sunday, February 6th, live wire light rail vehicle testing will be occurring on the East Link light rail tracks. It will allow crews to ensure that the new line will be ready for riders. According to Sound Transit, trains will be moving up to 35mph on the tracks […]
Bus Routes Now Serving South Bellevue Park and Ride
Sound Transit Express routes 550 and 556, as well as King County Metro routes 241 and 249 are now serving the bus loop at the South Bellevue Station Garage. Route 550 and 556 will no longer serve Bellevue Way Southeast/112th Avenue Southeast in the westbound direction. The Park-and-Ride garage at […]
Sound Transit Begins Evaluating Trains on Light Rail Tracks in Bellevue
According to Sound Transit, trains recently began showing up on the light rail tracks this month. The trains, although not used for passengers, will be there for crews to start evaluating controls, safety and signal systems, and communications. Crews will be conducting this work at night between the hours of […]