With the installation of girders at Angle Lake, it’s official: the 7.8-mile Federal Way light rail extension is now physically connected to the existing 1 Line. This step moves the expanded service an important step closer to completion.

Three 124-foot girders were recently set in place overnight, joining with the existing system. To watch the process, view the video online.

“Up and down I-5 and at our current southern terminus at Angle Lake, everyone can see that the dream is becoming real,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and University Place Councilmember Kent Keel. “After we bring light rail to Federal Way, next up we’ll build fast, efficient light rail service all the way to the Tacoma Dome.”

When complete, the Federal Way Link Extension will feature three new stations serving Des Moines, Kent and Federal Way.

“It is exciting to see this new line taking shape and connecting into the existing line. This is another big step for connecting South King County residents to stations across the whole region,” said Sound Transit Board member and King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove.

For more information on the Federal Way Link Extension and to sign up for project updates, visit www.soundtransit.org/fwlink.