Hensel Phelps is proud to celebrate the Sound Transit Downtown Redmond Link Extension project, which earned an Award of Merit for Excellence in Sustainability from the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Northwest Regional Committee.
The $165 million design-build project was recognized among the winners of the 2026 Regional Best Projects competition in the Northwest subregion . An independent panel of architecture, engineering and construction professionals reviewed 39 projects across Washington, Oregon and Alaska, selecting 13 Best Projects and 14 Awards of Merit. Projects were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to the industry and community, and demonstrate safety, construction and design quality.
Expanding Sustainable Transit Access
Stacy Witbeck and Kuney Construction served as joint venture partners for the 3.4-mile extension, part of Sound Transit’s East Link Extension serving Redmond, Washington, with Hensel Phelps delivering the project’s parking garage and station facilities. The turnkey project included design of the infrastructure, track and systems, as well as installation, testing and safety certification to provide Sound Transit with a ready-for-p...