Overlake Village station

Overlake Village station is a light rail station in Redmond, Washington, United States. It is at-grade station on the 2 Line, part of Sound Transit's Link light rail system. The station serves the Overlake neighborhood and its existing park and ride. Construction began on the station in 2017 and it opened on April 27, 2024.[1][2][3]

 62  Overlake Village
Link light rail station
The entrance to Overlake Village station, with the ramp up to the pedestrian bridge across SR 520 also visible
General information
Location2801 152nd Avenue Northeast
Redmond, Washington
United States
Coordinates47°38′11″N 122°08′20″W / 47.63639°N 122.13889°W / 47.63639; -122.13889
Owned bySound Transit
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedApril 27, 2024
Services
Preceding station Sound Transit Following station
Link
BelRed 2 Line
Starter Line
Redmond Technology
Terminus
Future service
BelRed 2 Line
(2025)
Redmond Technology
Location
Map

Location

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Overlake Village station is adjacent to State Route 520 with its entrance on 152nd Avenue Northeast.[4] A 500-foot (150 m) pedestrian bridge connects the station to the west side of the freeway; it began construction in 2020 and opened in January 2024.[5][6] The station is four blocks from Overlake Park-and-Ride, which has 203 stalls.[7]

History

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Demolition of existing buildings at the site began in May 2017.[8] The adjacent part of 152nd Avenue NE was closed from November 28 to December 19 while utilities under the street were relocated.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Lindblom, Mike (February 15, 2024). "Sound Transit sets a date for Bellevue-Redmond trains". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Belman, Brooke (August 24, 2023). "Get ready for new Link service on the Eastside next spring". The Platform. Sound Transit. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Sires, Cameron (April 27, 2024). "Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders". Bellevue Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Overlake Village Station". Sound Transit. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  5. ^ Minnick, Benjamin (May 22, 2020). "Kiewit-Hoffman installs first part of pedestrian bridge over SR 520". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "City of Redmond and Sound Transit Celebrate Opening of Overlake Village Pedestrian Bridge" (Press release). City of Redmond. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Lindblom, Mike (April 26, 2024). "Your how-to guide for the new Eastside light rail line". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Construction alert: East Link Extension, 5/5/2017". Sound Transit. May 5, 2017.
  9. ^ "Construction alert: East Link Extension, 12/6/2017". Sound Transit. December 6, 2017.
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