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March 27, 2026

Region finally connects tomorrow as light rail bridges Lake Washington

By SHAWNA GAMACHE
Associate Editor

Photos from Sound Transit [enlarge]
The Crosslake Connection’s eight custom track bridges allow the line to transition from static land to moving over-water portions and back again.

After nearly 10 million construction hours, the first-in-the-world light-rail line over a floating bridge is set to open tomorrow.


 
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