Sound Transit reports continued progress on testing for the East Link Extension’s floating bridge segment, marking another major step toward linking Seattle and the Eastside via light rail across the I-90 bridge. Full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is expected to begin in early 2026. The agency […]
Eastbound I-90 drivers between Seattle and Bellevue are already feeling the impact of major bridge work that began this month. The East Channel Bridge, which connects Mercer Island to Bellevue, is down to fewer lanes around the clock while crews replace a worn-out expansion joint. Work is expected to last […]
The opening of the full East Link Extension, connecting Seattle’s light rail system to the Eastside, has been pushed back again. The new target date is April 25, 2026, according to Sound Transit’s June 2025 System Expansion Monthly Status Report. The agency had previously projected an early 2026 start with […]
Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]
