The 2 Line Starter Line between South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Station is open as of April 27, 2024!
And more exiting news: Service between Redmond Technology Station and Downtown Redmond will begin on May 10, 2025! Read more on the Sound Transit website.
The entire East Link Extension will include ten stations from Seattle's International District to Judkins Park, across I-90 to Mercer Island and to the Bellevue/Redmond portion of the line from South Bellevue, and through downtown Bellevue and the Bel-Red area to Redmond Technology Station and Downtown Redmond.
The remainder of the 2 Line connecting the Eastside to the 1 Line in Seattle is scheduled to open in late 2025.
Facts
- Open:
- South Bellevue Station to Redmond Technology Center: 2024
- South Bellevue Station to International District/Chinatown Station: Scheduled to open in late 2025
- Service: Every 8 minutes in peak hours when the 2 Line connects to Seattle.
- Travel times: Redmond Technology to Bellevue Downtown: 10 minutes
In August 2023, the Sound Transit Board voted for a phased approach to opening the East Link Extension, beginning with now-open 2 Line service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations.
The remainder of East Link, that crosses I-90 and includes Judkins Park and Mercer Island Stations is expected to open in 2025.
Timelines and Milestones
2008 Voter Approved
2006-2011 Planning
2011-2017 Designing
2015-2024/2025 Construction
2024-2025 Start of Service
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