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Sound Transit Federal Way Link project nears completion in Kent; testing and traffic mitigation planned before 2026 opening
Summary
City staff showed drone images of Kent Des Moines and Star Lake stations, new concrete streets and station art; traffic mitigation and signal projects tied to the extension will be constructed before revenue service, which Sound Transit estimates to begin in early 2026.
Kelly Peterson and project staff updated the council on the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension work within Kent. Peterson said the project — split into segments with stations at Kent Des Moines and Star Lake within Kent — includes new concrete streets, parking garages with solar panels, integrated public art and protected sidewalks tied to transit access.
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