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Bellevue's Wilburton Trestle Trail Opening Delayed Until 2027
Extensive repairs to the historic trestle push back the opening of this key Eastrail walking and biking link.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:54am
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The restoration of Bellevue's historic Wilburton Trestle into a scenic walking and biking trail has faced unexpected challenges, delaying the project's completion.Bellevue TodayWork to transform Bellevue's historic Wilburton Trestle into a walking and biking trail is proving more complex and costly than expected, pushing the opening date to mid-2027 and raising the budget to $43.5 million. King County, Bellevue, state partners, and private donors like Amazon are funding the extensive repairs needed to fix rotten wood and degraded bolts, ultimately creating a high, scenic trail connection over I-405 near Wilburton Station.
Why it matters
The Wilburton Trestle is a key link in the Eastrail network, a planned 42-mile regional trail system that will connect communities across the Eastside. Completing this project will provide an important non-motorized transportation option and recreational amenity for Bellevue residents.
The details
The Wilburton Trestle project involves repairing the aging, historic structure to create a safe and accessible trail. Crews are addressing issues like rotten wood and degraded bolts, which have made the work more complex and costly than initially anticipated. The total budget for the project has now grown to $43.5 million, with funding coming from King County, the City of Bellevue, state partners, and private donors like Amazon.
- The Wilburton Trestle project was originally slated to open in the mid-2020s.
- The opening has now been pushed back to mid-2027 due to the extensive repairs required.
The players
King County
A local government entity that is helping to fund the Wilburton Trestle project.
City of Bellevue
The local municipality where the Wilburton Trestle is located and a funding partner for the project.
Amazon
A private donor contributing funding to the Wilburton Trestle project.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This project highlights the challenges of restoring and repurposing aging infrastructure, but also the importance of investing in non-motorized transportation options and regional trail networks to improve connectivity and quality of life for Eastside residents.
