The Sound Transit Board identified the preferred alternative for the West Seattle Link Extension on July 28, 2022 and the Ballard Link Extension on March 23, 2023. For details, please view the July 2022 press release and Board Motion and the March 2023 press release and Board MotionOn July 27, 2023, the Board modified the preferred location for the Denny Station for the Ballard Link Extension. For details, view the July 2023 Board Motion.

Midtown

Sound Transit is studying the following station alternatives in Midtown.

  • Tunnel 5th Avenue Station (associated with the 5th Avenue and Harrison Alternative) (Preferred alternative)
    • Tunnel station under 5th Avenue between Madison Street and Columbia Street
  • Tunnel 6th Avenue Station (associated with the 6th Avenue and Mercer Alternative)
    • Tunnel station under 6th Avenue between Seneca Street and Madison Street

View the Station Planning Progress Report for more details (8 MB).

Tunnel 5th Avenue Station (associated with the 5th Avenue and Harrison Alternative) (Preferred alternative)

Tunnel 6th Avenue Station (associated with the 6th Avenue and Mercer Alternative)