Sound Transit Floating Bridge Light Rail Linked to Mass Fish Deaths in Lake Washington
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'In 10 years, you're not going to have any fish': Spike raises long-term concerns as Sound Transit scrambles to stop killing fish
Sound Transit acknowledged that the agency's Crosslake Connection may be responsible for the deaths of an estimated 2,000 fish in Lake Washington.
Seattle opened light rail across the I-90 floating bridge in March; five months later about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment hanging into Lake Washington
US News: When Sound Transit launched light rail service across the I-90 floating bridge in March 2026, it was celebrated as a major milestone for Seattle’s tra.
The Sound Transit Authority reported that approximately 2,000 fish have died near the I-90 floating bridge on Lake Washington. Preliminary investigations suggest that the cathode protection system used to protect the bridge and light rail facilities is likely the primary cause. Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine stated that after the dead fish were discovered, the Authority deployed divers, biologists, and engineers to investigate. The majority o…
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