Project update: Federal Way Link Extension

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Project update

FWLE outreach photo

Connecting with the community

Sound Transit engaged more than 1,000 community members this summer sharing project information and answering questions at events in Federal Way, Des Moines, Kent and SeaTac. 

This fall we are hosting in-person and online open houses to provide more details about what to expect during construction and to give community members an opportunity to provide input on station names. 

  • Federal Way Link Extension Open House: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. at Highline College, 2400 S. 240th Street, Building 8.
  • Federal Way Link Extension Open House: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. at Federal Way Performing Arts Center, 31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S.

Come for a presentation at 6:30 p.m. or stop by anytime from 6-8 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about the project.


In case you missed it: FWLE milestones 

Summer activities are winding down, but construction of the Federal Way Link light rail extension is set to begin in spring 2020. The start of construction next year might seem like the first big step to light rail service coming to Federal Way, but Sound Transit has been working behind the scenes to bring this project into reality since 2012. Past milestones include: 

  • Late 2012 to Mid-2013: Identified all the possible routes to extend light rail from Angle Lake Station in SeaTac to Federal Way.
  • Early 2015: Published the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and the ST Board identified a preferred alignment.
  • Late 2016: Published the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
  • January 2017: Selected the official FWLE route and station locations.
  • Mid-2019: Selected Kiewit Infrastructure West as the design-build contractor for the project. 

Learn more

More project info: soundtransit.org/fwlink
Get in touch: fwle@soundtransit.org or 206-370-5568