

In fact, property costs alone jumped $2.13 billion–a 263% increase. The agency revealed the bad news at the Sound Transit Board meeting yesterday and blamed skyrocketing costs for land acquisition, labor, and construction materials. The projected cost of the two lines jumped from $7.9 billion in 2019 to $12.1 billion–a jump exceeding 50%.

Sound Transit is projecting an additional $4 billion in costs for light rail to Ballard and West Seattle. Residents who rely on the light rail to get around the region can sign up for rider alerts and learn more about the upcoming delays online.In 2024, Link will extend to Lynnwood on elevated guideway similar to the Northgate approach.
