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West Seattle Rail Delayed to 2035 | Seattle News
West Seattle’s light rail dream just got pushed back to 2035—again—thanks to a pricey bridge over the Duwamish and a $2 billion cost-saving scramble. After initial budget shocks in late 2024, Sound Transit paused final design and land purchases until a new plan cleared in May. The extension, adding nearly four miles from SODO to Alaska Junction, now faces a two-to-three-year delay. But there’s good news: they’ve found major savings while navigating tricky construction hurdles—including relocating power lines to avoid Sixth Ave South chaos. Next up? The board’s racing to secure funding and…
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