RapidRide I Line is coming to Auburn, Kent and Renton
King County Metro is preparing to build 17-miles of new RapidRide service in Kent, Renton, and Auburn. Construction will begin in Fall 2025. Once the RapidRide I Line is in service in 2027 it will provide connections to the Renton Transit Center, Kent Transit Center and Auburn Station. The I Line will also connect riders to the RapidRide F Line, Sound Transit buses; Sounder Train; and local bus service, making it easier for people to travel to and from regional destinations and access a network of local bus routes. Metro is building RapidRide I Line to meet a critical need for improved north-south transportation options in south King County.
Visit our new website to check out our interactive map and learn about the passenger stations, and other improvements this project will bring!
Take our online survey!
Construction may cause temporary changes or disruptions to your usual access or travel patterns along the RapidRide I Line route. The contractor will work in designated construction zones with potential temporary local impacts over the course of the project. To help us prepare for construction please take our survey by August 18. This will help Metro understand how residents, visitors, and business owners get around the project route.
What to expect during construction
Metro plans to begin construction in fall 2025. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, with some nighttime and weekend work.
During construction, you can expect:
- Noise, vibrations and dust in the project area
- Temporary parking restrictions
- Periodic lane and driveway closures
- Large machinery and truck activity
- Construction staging and parking impacts near some construction sites
- Some sidewalk, intersection, and lane closures
- Detours for people walking, biking, and rolling
- Temporary bus detours and bus stop relocations for Route 160 and other area transit and bus routes.
- Flaggers to direct traffic around work areas
