Sound Transit approves route for West Seattle light rail extension

Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and is estimated to take about five years.

SEATTLE — Sound Transit’s board of directors has approved the final route and station locations for the West Seattle light rail extension.

The project will add 4.1 miles of track with four new stations at SODO, Delridge, Avalon and the Alaska Junction.

The board’s approval allows the project to move into the final design phase. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and is estimated to take about five years.

“Today marks an important milestone in delivering light rail to West Seattle,” said Sound Transit Board Chair

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