Sound Transit Finalizes Location for South Lake Union Light Rail Station

The board opts for a site at Seventh Avenue and Harrison Street, dismissing alternatives that would delay the project and increase costs.

Sound Transit board decides to keep South Lake Union Station at Seventh Avenue North and Harrison Street.
The decision prioritizes rider convenience and existing bus-to-train transfers over potential traffic disruptions.
The alternative site, Fifth Avenue North and Harrison, was rejected due to potential delays and increased costs.
Construction will cause eight years of lane reductions around South Lake Union and Denny stations.
Amazon and local businesses express concerns about the economic impact of prolonged construction.