Sound Transit is currently engaged with its contractor, Kiewit Construction, and multiple agencies having permitting jurisdiction, including the City of Federal Way and WSDOT, in the design of the link extension.Significant construction activity is currently taking place.Sound Transit has selected the alignment for the Federal Way Link Extension and the station location in the Federal Way City Center.The new light rail station and parking garage addition is expected to open in 2024. This project will extend Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail system from Angle Lake Station in SeaTac to the Federal Way Transit Center. The City of Federal Way strongly supports the option of building this facility on the Midway Landfill in Kent. Three sites have been moved forward by the Sound Transit Board for environmental review, two of these sites are located in Federal Way. Operations and Maintenace Facility (OMF) South: This project is in the site selection phase.The City is planning for the future and providing information to support Sound Transit in finding the correct alternative for a light rail station in South Federal Way. Tacoma Dome Link Extension: This project is in the planning and environmental review phase. Demolition of Sound Transit-owned buildings along S 320th St. Watch the v irtual ground-breaking event for the Federal Way Link Extension by clicking here.

The City of Federal Way is reviewing construction drawings and is responsible for issuing construction permits for the project. This informational page is meant to serve as a clearinghouse for There are three Sound Transit projects that involve the City of Federal Way.įederal Way Link Extension: This project has been approved by the Sound Transit Board of Directors. The City is working closely with Sound Transit during the construction project by sharing information, providing input on how to build a better project for the future, and other construction and planning related issues that may affect our community, businesses, and residents. The extension of the Link Light Rail and the proposed new light rail stations (including parking garages) are Sound Transit projects.

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