Station Frequently Asked Questions

Now that the construction of East Link has started, residents, businesses and visitors have many questions about construction timelines, impacts to roads, noise impacts and environmental concerns. With such a complex and robust construction project, information, timing and plans will constantly be updated.

You can stay informed about construction impacts by:

• Visiting Sound Transit's East Link webpage
• Subscribing to Sound Transit's East Link construction alerts
• Receiving East Link updates from the City of Bellevue

Frequently Asked Questions

The following pages are intended to address commonly asked questions about the East Link Stations (including the tunnel) being built in Bellevue. As of spring 2017, all segments of East Link were under construction.

• Tunnel FAQ
• South Bellevue Station FAQ
• Bellevue Downtown Station FAQ
• East Main Station FAQ
• Wilburton Station FAQ
• BelRed/130th Station FAQ
• Other East Link Segments FAQ

Fact Sheets

The following Fact Sheets provide additional information regarding:

• East Link Mitigation Map (Jan. 2018)
• Enatai Beach Park: Sound Transit's East Link Construction, City's Inlet Station Replacement, King County's Sewer Upgrade (Oct. 2017)
• Operations and Maintenance Facility (June 2017)
• Noise Control - Construction and Operations (June 2017)
• Construction Overview (Sept. 2016)    
• Parks and Open Space Mitigation (May 2016)
• SE 4th Street Permanent Closure at 112th Avenue SE (and emergency gate) (June 2017)
• Mercer Slough Nature Park/Winters House (September 2016)