Bellevue City Council 2024-2026 PrioritiesCouncil Priorities
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Delayed / On Hold
Council Priority #8: Eastrail
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City of Bellevue’s Council Priorities

Description

Council Priority #8: Work with King County and partner agencies to develop the Eastrail from Renton to Snohomish, including key projects and local connections in Bellevue. 

Period

Q2-26

Priority Status

Delayed / On Hold

Priority Status Legend

On Track |   Completed | Delayed/On hold | Not Started

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Staff Contact

Mike Ingram: [email protected]

Progress Updates

County work on the Eastrail is advancing, with elements in design, permitting and under construction. The Wilburton Trestle project is talking longer than initially planned, as the contractor has found more extensive deterioration in the historic wooden structure than was anticipated, requiring more extensive restoration work. City projects for Eastrail connections at Spring Blvd and at SE 32nd St/Mountains to Sound Greenway are also advancing, with some delay from the timeline initially anticipated. The city project at 118th Ave SE/Mercer Slough is on track to be complete when the county opens the Eastrail segment between NE 4th St and 118th Ave SE (in mid/late 2027).  

Look Ahead

In fall 2026, construction is expected to start on the Eastrail to Spring Blvd Trail Link (city project). By late 2026 or early 2027 construction is expected to start on Eastrail development between NE 4th Street and 118th Ave SE/Mercer Slough as well as access improvements at 118th Ave SE (county project).  

Milestones

On Track
Eastrail Segment from SE 1st Street to 118th Ave SE/Mercer Slough (King County project)
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1/3/22 - 9/30/27
On Track
Construction south of Trestle (alongside Woodridge and crossing I-405)
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1/3/22 - 9/30/27
On Track
Segment SE 1st St to SE 5th Street (at north end of Trestle) to be designed/permitted/constructed
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1/3/22 - 9/30/27
Delayed / On Hold
Woodridge Connection to Eastrail at SE 11th Street (City of Bellevue project) 
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5/1/24 - 12/31/27
Delayed / On Hold
Remove restrictive covenant on property purchased by the city as a neighborhood access to the Eastrail
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5/1/24 - 12/31/27
Delayed / On Hold
Signatures of 35 property owner needed.
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5/1/24 - 12/31/27
On Track
Historic Wilburton Trestle (King County Project)
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6/3/24 - 9/30/27
On Track
Construction underway to rehabilitate Wilburton Trestle
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6/3/24 - 9/30/27
On Track
Opening of the Wilburton Trestle and crossing under/over I-405
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6/3/24 - 9/30/27
On Track
Eastrail access at 1900 118th Ave SE/Mercer Slough (City of Bellevue project, connecting to King County-owned site)
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1/2/25 - 9/30/27
On Track
Design underway for segment of missing sidewalk on west side 118th Ave SE, RRFB crossing of 118th Ave SE
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1/2/25 - 9/30/27
On Track
Pedestrian and bicycle access ramp and trail between 118th Ave and Eastrail
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1/2/25 - 9/30/27
On Track
Target for both is to be open in Summer 2027, in coordination with the Wilburton Trestle opening
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1/2/25 - 9/30/27
Delayed / On Hold
Eastrail to Mountains to Sound Regional Trail Connection (City of Bellevue project) 
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3/3/25 - 12/29/28
Delayed / On Hold
Anticipate 1-year extension of timeline for PSRC grant funding awarded for project construction
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3/3/25 - 12/29/28
Completed
Design underway
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3/3/25 - 12/29/28
On Track
Conceptual Design for Eastrail Connection at Main Street (City of Bellevue project)
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1/2/26 - 3/31/26
Completed
Completed RFQ process, selected preferred consultant.
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Completed 3/31/26
Completed
Project kick off in January 2026
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Completed 1/30/26
On Track
Eastrail Crossing at SE 1st Street (King County Project)
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1/2/26 - 9/30/27
Not Started
Awarding construction contract.
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1/2/26 - 9/30/27
On Track
King County has submitted permit application to City
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1/2/26 - 9/30/27
On Track
Eastrail Segment from NE 4th Street to SE 1st Street (King County project)
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1/2/26 - 9/30/27
On Track
Eastrail to Spring Blvd Trail Link (City of Bellevue project)
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4/1/26 - 12/31/27
Delayed / On Hold
Construction expected to start in Q2 2026 with project open for use in 2027.
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4/1/26 - 12/31/27
Completed
Design and Permitting Complete
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Completed 4/13/26

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