Lynnwood Link Extension

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Lynnwood Link ExtensionSeattle/Shoreline Open House

Presentation overview Introductions Project status Construction preview Open house guide

Current service andapproved projectsNear term Link extensions: University of Washington – Northgate(2021) Northgate – Lynnwood (2024) Downtown Seattle – Overlake (2023) Angle Lake – Federal Way (2024)Additional extensions were passed inSound Transit 3.

Lynnwood Link Extension 8.5 mile extension - Northgate toLynnwood City Center 4 stations: Shoreline South/145th – elevated Shoreline North/185th – at grade Mountlake Terrace – elevated Lynnwood City Center – elevatedService begins 2024

NE 130th infill station Located in Seattle at NE 130th and 5th Ave NE Elevated Side-Platform design authorizedand funded under ST3 Scheduled to be operational in 2031 ST Board tasked staff with determining thefeasibility of building the station early Purpose of an early build: Avoid/minimize service impacts to LLE Limit construction impacts

Project statusDesignConstruction Permitting Federal funding Thank you to our partners (Seattle, Shoreline, WSDOT, King CountyMetro, Community Transit)

Shoreline South/145thVicinity Map and Site Plan

Shoreline South/145thAerial View

Shoreline South/145thPlatform View

Shoreline North/185thVicinity Map and Site Plan

Shoreline North/185thSouth Entry View

Shoreline North/185thPlatform View

Construction previewWork starting soon! Early 2019 Structure demolition Utility relocations Clearing and grading Mid-2019: Light rail constructionbegins

Construction preview

Construction preview

Construction scheduleConstruction schedules are fluid and subject to change.

Tree removal and replacementTrees and vegetationremoved for constructionaccess and staging Begins early 2019 Keeping as many trees aspossibleReplanting more than twiceas many as removed Coordinating with cities andother partners

Noise wall demolition Existing WSDOT noise walls will beremoved in select locations Temporary noise barriers will beinstalled prior to existing noise wallremoval as much as possible New noise walls will be constructedprior to light rail operations

Parking changesDuring construction North Jackson P&R closes thisspring ( March 27) Parking available at twonearby lots 1:1 replacementFuture parking 500 new spaces at eachShoreline station

Long-termroad closure5th Ave NE will be closed Starting as early as spring 2019 Closed between NE 130th andNE 145th streets Space required to build columnsfor elevated structure Pedestrian path to remain open Local access to be maintained

Additional early closures Ronald Bog Park Closed for approximately one year New trails, signage and wetlandenhancements NE 116th St. bike path Detour route and duration TBD Enhanced bike connection followingconstruction I-5 ramps and lanes Periodic closures SR104 Ramp revisionsTypical work hours:Monday – Saturday7 am - 5 pm(periodic night and Sunday workwill be necessary)

Our commitment to youGood neighbor commitments: Provide advanced notification Provide outreach staff on-site Maintain a safe and secureconstruction site Maintain a clean work site andprotect the environment Minimize noise, dust anddebris Keep traffic moving Provide a 24-hourConstruction HotlineSign up for station-areaemail updates!soundtransit.org/subscribeCommunity Outreach SpecialistMy Nguyen (Seattle & Shoreline) 206-370-5690 My.Nguyen@SoundTransit.org

Open House guideWhat you’ll find: Additional detail about upcomingand future construction work Meet the construction team Partner tablesOnline Open House:LynnwoodLink.Participate.OnlineSubscribe to construction alertsat soundtransit.org/subscribe

Thanks!soundtransit.org/LLE

Lynnwood City Center 4 stations: Shoreline South/145th –elevated Shoreline North/185th –at grade . Lynnwood City Center –elevated Service begins 2024. NE 130th infill station Located in Seattle at NE 130