After years of delays, planning battles, and construction challenges, Sound Transit’s long-awaited connection is now ready to open—marking a historic first.
The new 2 Line extension is the world’s first light rail operating on a floating bridge, carrying passengers across Lake Washington.
The final seven-mile stretch completes the 2 Line, creating a direct connection between Seattle and the Eastside in about 15 minutes. The first segment of the line opened last year, running between South Bellevue and downtown Redmond…