What is the latest status of the project “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test”?

The status recorded for “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test” is testing phase.

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test”?

This Taiyo project page references Seattle Transit Blog along with the original URL (https://seattletransitblog.com/2025/09/09/sound-transit-completes-live-wire-test-on-floating-bridge/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test

Q: Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test”: government bodies (Sound Transit).

Sector: Rail • Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Source: Seattle Transit Blog

Project

Testing Phase

The project involves the East Link Extension of the Link light rail system, specifically testing a light rail vehicle powered by overhead wire crossing the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, a floating bridge. This test is a significant milestone for the delayed East Link Extension, with pre-revenue service expected to start later in 2025 and full opening projected for April 25, 2026.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Rail, Bridge, Government
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Seattle Transit Blog

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The project “East Link Extension Floating Bridge Live Wire Test” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Seattle Transit Blog.

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Original status	testing phase
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project involves the East Link Extension of the Link light rail system, specifically testing a light rail vehicle powered by overhead wire crossing the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, a floating bridge. This test is a significant milestone for the delayed East Link Extension, with pre-revenue service expected to start later in 2025 and full opening projected for April 25, 2026.
Original sector	Transportation

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Washington
City	Seattle

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Source	Seattle Transit Blog
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Record type	Project
Sector	Rail, Bridge, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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