Sound Transit Projects Ballard Link Line Completion by 2060 Amid Funding Challenges
Sound Transit has announced that the completion of the Ballard Link light rail extension, including stations in Interbay and Ballard, could be delayed until 2060 unless additional funding or cost savings are secured. The project faces a $7 to $9 billion shortfall, prompting the agency to prioritize funding for the segment between South Downtown and Seattle Center, with an anticipated opening in 2042. The timeline for the full project remains uncertain, with potential completion as early as 2042 if financial solutions are found. The announcement follows a request for transparency from Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss and transit advocates, who have expressed concerns over the project's progress and funding transparency. 
