Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way light rail extension

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Construction started Thursday on the extension that will connect the Angel Lake Link Light Rail Station to the Federal Way Transit Center.

Sound Transit staff and board members, elected officials and community partners were part of the groundbreaking event.

Since King County remains under the COVID-19 health guidelines, an in -person groundbreaking event did not happen.

The 7.8-mile extension will include three new stations at Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way Transit Center.

“Federal Way Link is a key piece of the puzzle in expanding our regional light rail network. This investment has been a long time coming, and I’m excited we have reached the start of construction,” said King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Vice Chair Dow Constantine. “In a few short years light rail will provide another option for South King County residents, and then it’s on to Tacoma and a truly regional system.”

This project is expected to finish in 2024.

“I can’t understate how excited I am about the Federal Way Link Extension and how important this project is to our community,” said King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Boardmember Dave Upthegrove. “This will provide economic opportunity and transportation connections for a part of King County that needs it the most.”  

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