GRANDAWARDS ACEC 201 7 ENG I NE E R I N G EXCE L L E N C E AWA R DS University Link Extension Seattle, Washington McMillen Jacobs Associates (on behalf of Northlink Transit Partners Joint Venture) Seattle, Washington Seattle's new University Link light rail extension efficiently connects the three largest urban centers in the state of Washington-downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill and the University District. The project includes 3.15 miles of twin-bored, 21-foot-diameter tunnels and new underground stations in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and adjacent to Husky Stadium. The tunnels cross under a major downtown interstate and within 13 feet of a ship canal. The project also includes the 427-foot-long Montlake Triangle Pedestrian Bridge, which is one of the first U.S. applications of highly curved post-tensioned concrete in lieu of steel. 26 ENGINEERING INC. MAY / JUNE 2017