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Sound Transit Delays West Seattle Link Extension to 2035

8/15/2026

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Sound Transit announced the West Seattle Link Extension will open in 2035.
A $35 billion shortfall lifted costs from $2.3 billion to $5 billion, prompting Sound Transit to buy 55 properties, raise the budget and delay the opening to 2035 for the Duwamish River bridge.
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) condemned President Donald Trump’s hold on $1.9 billion of grants, while the line is expected to carry 25,000 riders and cut trips by 15 minutes.

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Story summary

Sound Transit announced the West Seattle Link Extension will open in 2035.
A $35 billion shortfall lifted costs from $2.3 billion to $5 billion, prompting Sound Transit to buy 55 properties, raise the budget and delay the opening to 2035 for the Duwamish River bridge.
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) condemned President Donald Trump’s hold on $1.9 billion of grants, while the line is expected to carry 25,000 riders and cut trips by 15 minutes.