Redmond Central Connector

The Redmond Central Connector is a paved rail trail and linear park in Redmond, Washington. It is a spur of the Eastside Rail Corridor, connecting the main Eastrail to downtown Redmond. The trail features art made from railroad tracks and signals.

History

The land for the trail was acquired in 2010. Construction proceeded in three phases, beginning in 2013, 2017, and 2022 respectively. The final phase will break ground in 2024, connecting the Central Connector to the Cross [Kirkland Corridor].

Route

The trail begins western end of the Puget Power Trail near Overlake Christian Church and Digipen Institute of Technology. A future extension will connect it to the Cross Kirkland Corridor and the rest of the Eastrail. The trail continues southeast before crossing the Sammamish River on a renovated railroad trestle. After crossing the river, it intersects the Sammamish River Trail. The trail then continues into downtown Redmond, passing through Redmond Central Connector Park and Downtown Park. It passes Redmond Town Center before arriving at Downtown Redmond station and ending at the Bear Creek Trail. Sound Transit constructed a bridge across Bear Creek and under Washington [State Route 520|State Route 520] that connects it to the East [Lake Sammamish Trail], a continuation of the rail trail.