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Link light rail
3 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
On Sunday, Oct. 26, shuttle buses will replace 1 Line service between Mount Baker and SODO stations. This all-day shutdown is for scheduled maintenance on the Emergency Ventilation System.
In effect: Oct. 26-27
Routes: 1 Line
Trains will run from Angle Lake to Mount Baker and from SODO to Lynnwood City Center. Lynnwood-bound passengers at Mount Baker and Angle Lake-bound passengers at SODO must switch to the 1 Line shuttle buses to continue their trip. The shuttle buses will run every 10-15 minutes
Trip planners may not provide accurate information during this time.
Riders can find 1 Line shuttle buses at the following stops:
• Mount Baker: Rainier Ave S & S Stevens St
• Beacon Hill: Beacon Ave S & S Lander St
• SODO: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Click the link below for alternate transportation options:
On Saturday, Nov. 8, a separate closure will occur at Capitol Hill Station for the same maintenance.
Trip planners may not provide accurate information during this time.
Riders can find 1 Line shuttle buses at the following stops:
• Mount Baker: Rainier Ave S & S Stevens St
• Beacon Hill: Beacon Ave S & S Lander St
• SODO: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Click the link below for alternate transportation options:
On Saturday, Nov. 8, a separate closure will occur at Capitol Hill Station for the same maintenance.
Announcement
Ongoing
Testing for the 1 Line extension to Federal Way is underway. During testing, trains will continue south past Angle Lake Station. Passengers must deboard at Angle Lake. Service to Federal Way begins on Dec. 6.
In effect: Oct. 26 - Dec. 6
Routes: 1 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting on September 11 through November 14, the south parking lot at Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed to vehicles. This is to allow for construction of a new trash enclosure.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Nov. 15
Routes: 1 Line
The ONLY vehicles allowed access during the construction will be those using the ADA parking spaces and paratransit bus service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Sounder train
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ST Express bus
1 Alert
Single route reroute
Upcoming
ST 522 to Woodinville is rerouted off Beardslee Blvd between 110 Ave NE and NE 195th St from Mon Oct 27 to Fri Oct 31, 11:59 PM to 5:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 27-31
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
2 Alerts
Multi route reroute
Ongoing
Route 255 and ST 542 to the U District will be rerouted off of the SR 520 floating bridge from Sat Oct 25 at 10:00 PM to Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 25-27
Routes: 542
Affected stops:
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Route 255 to the University District get on/off at:
Stop #74450 South Kirkland P&R (NB)
Stop #74460 108th Ave NE & Northup Way (SB)
Stop #25751 Montlake Blvd E & SR 520 (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
ST 542 to the University District get on/off at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #25751 Montlake Blvd E & SR 520 (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Route 255 to the University District get on/off at:
Stop #74450 South Kirkland P&R (NB)
Stop #74460 108th Ave NE & Northup Way (SB)
Stop #25751 Montlake Blvd E & SR 520 (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
ST 542 to the University District get on/off at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #25751 Montlake Blvd E & SR 520 (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop revision
Ongoing
The SR 520 Evergreen and Yarrow Point Freeway Station Platform Stops have Limited Accessibility for Ramp or Lift Deployment.
In effect: May 5, 4:00 a.m.
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected routes:
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
3 Alerts
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 545 to downtown Seattle will be rerouted off of the SR 520 floating bridge from Sat Oct 25 at 10:00 PM to Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 25-27
Routes: 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Stop #905 Stewart St & Yale Ave N (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #13441 Bellevue Ave & E Olive Way (SB)
Stop #11100 E Pine St & Bellevue Ave (WB)
Stop #940 Stewart St & 9th Ave (WB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Stop #905 Stewart St & Yale Ave N (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #13441 Bellevue Ave & E Olive Way (SB)
Stop #11100 E Pine St & Bellevue Ave (WB)
Stop #940 Stewart St & 9th Ave (WB)
Stop revision
Ongoing
The SR 520 Evergreen and Yarrow Point Freeway Station Platform Stops have Limited Accessibility for Ramp or Lift Deployment.
In effect: May 5, 4:00 a.m.
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected routes:
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #640 4th Ave & James St (NB) closed from Mon Oct 20 to Fri Nov 14 on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 20 - Nov. 14
Routes: 545
Affected routes:
101
102
150
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
101
102
150
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
3 Alerts
2 Alerts
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stations
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Beacon Hill Station - Elevator 4 will be unavailable from Mon, Oct 13 at 7 AM through Fri, Oct 31 due to scheduled maintenance. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 13 - Nov. 1
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the adjacent in-service elevators to ride the 1 Line and exit the station.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: May 24, 3:59 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit continues to upgrade elevators and escalators at International District/Chinatown Station. See below for current service status during the improvement process.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Southeast stairwell to/from Lynnwood platform – closed
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Southeast stairwell to/from Lynnwood platform – closed
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage. Elevator number 1 in the parking garage at Lynnwood City Center Station is out of service until further notice.
In effect: Oct. 26, 12:37 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
See below for alternate route information.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
2 Alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator serving the platform and the mezzanine is out of service until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 22, 11:04 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station past the entrance to the airport terminal walkway.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
1. Go to the opposite end of the station past the entrance to the airport terminal walkway.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
Announcement
Ongoing
SeaTac Airport Station 2nd pedestrian bridge elevator construction begins January 8, 2025.
In effect: Jan. 8, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning January 8, 2025, through 2026, construction will take place at SeaTac Airport Station to add a new elevator to the pedestrian bridge. The new elevator will provide an additional option for passengers to travel from the pedestrian bridge to the pickup/drop off parking lot adjacent to the station. During construction, passengers can expect pedestrian walkways to occasionally be blocked or narrowed, and access to the current elevator periodically interrupted.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Shoreline North Station - All elevators unavailable until further notice. The Angle Lake platform is inaccessible to those requiring elevator service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 26, 12:30 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the Link to Angle Lake, passengers requiring elevator service must go to another station:
1. From the upper level, take elevators down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
2. Ride the 1 line to Mountlake Terrace Link Station.
3. At Mountlake Terrace Link Station, transfer to the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
To access the Lynnwood City Center platform from the upper level:
1. Travel to garage elevators (G01 or G02).
2. Take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Angle Lake platform.
1. From the Angle Lake platform, reboard the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 line to Shoreline South Station.
3. Exit the station.
4. Travel to the bus stop at NE 5th Ave & NE 148th St and board the northbound King County 347 bus.
6. Exit at NE 175th St & 5th Ave NE stop and travel to the Shoreline North Station (15-minute distance).
To access the upper level from the Lynnwood City Center platform:
1. Travel to the south end of the platform.
2. Take garage elevator (G01 or G02) up to the upper level
1. From the upper level, take elevators down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
2. Ride the 1 line to Mountlake Terrace Link Station.
3. At Mountlake Terrace Link Station, transfer to the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
To access the Lynnwood City Center platform from the upper level:
1. Travel to garage elevators (G01 or G02).
2. Take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Angle Lake platform.
1. From the Angle Lake platform, reboard the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 line to Shoreline South Station.
3. Exit the station.
4. Travel to the bus stop at NE 5th Ave & NE 148th St and board the northbound King County 347 bus.
6. Exit at NE 175th St & 5th Ave NE stop and travel to the Shoreline North Station (15-minute distance).
To access the upper level from the Lynnwood City Center platform:
1. Travel to the south end of the platform.
2. Take garage elevator (G01 or G02) up to the upper level
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Shoreline South/148th Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage. The elevator at the North Exit serving the street and platform is out of service until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 26, 4:23 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite south end of the station.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite south end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
1. Go to the opposite south end of the station.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite south end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
University of Washington Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
In effect: Sep. 21, 10:49 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service for the foreseeable future.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the elevator located directly across from the out of service unit down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the nearby elevator located directly across from the out of service unit up to the street or pedestrian bridge to Montlake Blvd NE.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the elevator located directly across from the out of service unit down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the nearby elevator located directly across from the out of service unit up to the street or pedestrian bridge to Montlake Blvd NE.
Announcements
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