Lynnwood Link extension named most outstanding construction project of 2024
The Associated General Contractors of America at its annual convention in Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend, named the Lynnwood Link Extension L300 the most outstanding construction project of 2024 in its prestigious Baldwin Group Build America Awards, considered the “Oscars of the Construction Industry.” The project’s general contractor, Skanska, received the coveted award and also won […]
New Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine looks to the future
On Thursday, March 27, the Sound Transit Board of Directors voted 15-0 to confirm board member and longtime King County Executive Dow Constantine as the new CEO of Sound Transit. “Dow, you just got hired!” shouted transit advocate Joe Kunzler, fist-bumping Constantine as he strode through Union Station’s Ruth Fisher Board Room to accept his […]
Sound Transit Lynnwood Link new construction alert Feb 15
Sound Transit will close westbound NE 175th St between 5th Ave NE and the northbound I-5 on-ramp intersection for signal work starting February 15. A second lane closure will begin on February 18 along northbound right lane at NE 185th St and NE 175th St to the northbound I-5 on-ramp for barrier work. Sound Transit […]
Sound Transit’s link light rail extension to Lynnwood named 2025 Mega Project of the Year
The Lynnwood Times is recognizing Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension as the Mega Project of the Year for bringing light rail across county lines for the first time in state history and paving the way toward a more robust transportation network for years to come. In addition to offering commuters a more affordable, […]
Link light rail temporary service change starting January 4
To allow crews to install the roofing system at the 130th Street infill station, Link light rail will experience slightly longer headways during weekday evenings and all day on some weekends from January 4 through February 27. In addition, trains will use a single track at the Shoreline South station during weekday evenings and weekends. […]
Lynnwood Link recognized for excellence
LYNNWOOD—The Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC) has awarded Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project two awards in recognition of the project’s achievements. The awards, the Best Public Project over $10 Million and the award for Innovation & Achievement in Sustainability, exemplify excellence in project delivery in the Pacific Northwest. NWCCC’s Distinguished Project Awards program recognizes excellence in […]
King County Metro and Community Transit join forces to provide new regional service
SHORELINE—King County Metro and Community Transit are rolling out major changes to bus service starting Saturday, September 14. This historic service change is designed so that people can take advantage of new, regional public transit options such as new connections to Sound Transit Link 1 Line in King and Snohomish counties. “This is exactly what […]
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way
Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and […]
Upward, onward, forward, together, Lynnwood Link is now open
LYNNWOOD— “Don’t you just love it when a plan actually comes together,” United States Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) rhetorically stated with enthusiasm for the opening of the Lynnwood Link extension. “This has been a long time coming but it has so worth the wait!” Hundreds gathered at the Lynnwood Transit Center on Friday morning to […]
Lynnwood’s new Link light rail system, a sneak peek before Friday’s open
LYNNWOOD—In just 48 hours Sound Transit is going to make history by bringing Lynnwood Link light rail across county lines uniting both King and Snohomish counties with reliable, cost-efficient public transit. The 8.5-mile extension adds two stations in Shoreline, a station in Mountlake Terrace, and a station in the Lynnwood City Center—just a part of […]
