West Seattle AND Ballard Link ExtensionS

Extensions of Link light rail service to Ballard and West Seattle will dramatically increase the mobility options for many Seattle neighborhoods.

Location

West Seattle to Downtown
Ballard to Downtown
New Downtown Tunnel

typology

14 Light Rail Stations
7 by HEWITT

Client

Sound Transit

Status

Planning
Estimated Completion
2031-2036*

 

HEWITT is currently working on the early design planning for 7 out of the 14 transit stations of the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project. The West Seattle Extension will connect the West Seattle Community to the downtown core by 2031*, and further out to Ballard by 2036* with terminus stations at Alaska Junction and Ballard neighborhood. A new Westlake Station is being planned, connected to the existing Westlake Station.

*Project delivery dates currently under review due to the COVID-19 recession