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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Feb 28 - 7:26 p.m.
University Street Station street-to-mezzanine elevator out of service
Link light rail
The street level-to-mezzanine elevator in the University Street Station is out of service. Passengers can use the north end walkway to the mezzanine at Benaroya Hall on 2nd Ave to enter or exit the station. Security Officers are available to assist.
Elevator outage
Nov 24 - 2:07 p.m.
The Pioneer Square Station north end mezzanine to or from 3rd Av
Link light rail
The Pioneer Square Station north end mezzanine elevator continues to be out of service until further notice.
Link riders requiring elevator service, use the elevators at the south end of the platform to access the mezzanine to surface elevator.
The south end mezzanine to or from 3rd Av has resumed normal operations.
Updates will be provided when they are available.
Your patience is appreciated.
Elevator outage
Jan 30 - 5:33 p.m.
(updated: Mar 1 - 6:32 p.m.)
*This outage list is updated once every 24 hours, Monday through Friday, (except Holidays) and does not include short-term outages that may occur throughout the day. Short-term outage alerts can be found on our Service alerts page. To receive real-time notifications of short-term outages, subscribe to Accessibility Transit Alerts.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Angle Lake Station | #2 - Parking Garage | Repair | 3/2 | Use other elevator at this location |
| Link | Westlake Station | #306 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Southbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
|
Link |
Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | 3/1 |
Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Tukwila International Blvd Station | #9 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #303 - Northbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #304 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #305 - Down, Middle to Mezzanine, Macy's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Down, Surface to Mezzanine, Macy's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #308 - Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #309 - Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #310 - Down, Middle Century Square | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #313 - Down, Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #314 - Down, Mid to Mezzanine Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #316 - Down, Surface to Mid Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #502 - Southbound, Up | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #503 - Up, Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #504 - Southbound, Up, Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #505 - Up, Northbound, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | 3/1 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Northbound down, Surface to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #511 - Southbound Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #512 - Southbound Down, Surface to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #702 - Up, Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #704 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #709 - Up, Southbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | International District/Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
ST Express bus
Reroute
Mar 1 - 9:37 a.m.
SR-520 @ NE 51st ST – Eastbound - overnights Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4
Routes 542 & 545
ST Express routes 542 & 545 -- eastbound only -- will be on an overnight reroute at SR-520 & NE 51st ST, between approximately 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 1 and Thursday, March 4, due to construction activity. This bus stop will reopen Friday morning at 6:00 a.m.
Start and end times for this event are subject to change.
ST Express 542 – Westbound to University District
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 542 – Eastbound to Redmond Transit Center
[9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.]
Missed stop:
- SR-520 & NE 51st St
Use stop:
- NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE
ST Express 545 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 545 – Eastbound to Bear Creek Park & Ride
[9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.]
Missed stop:
- SR-520 & NE 51st St
Use stop:
- NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Stop closure
Mar 1 - 9:08 a.m.
(updated: Mar 1 - 9:28 a.m.)
Stop near SR-520 on-ramp at Montlake Blvd - eastbound - closed Monday through Thursday overnights
Route 542
ST Express route 542 -- eastbound -- will experience temporary closure of a bus stop, due to construction. The bus stop at Montlake Blvd and E Lake Washington Blvd will be closed overnights (8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4. The temporary closure ends Friday at 6:00 a.m.
All dates and times are subject to change.
Rte 542 - University District to Redmond Transit Center (eastbound)
[8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.]
Missed stop:
- Montlake Blvd & E Lake Washington Blvd
Use stop:
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1
Rte 542 - Redmond Transit Center to University District (westbound)
No missed stops
Reroute
Nov 2 - 11:50 a.m.
(updated: Feb 8 - 6:02 p.m.)
Downtown Bothell – Monday, November 2, 2020 to Friday, March 19, 2021
Route 522
ST Express Route 522 will be on a long term reroute through Friday, March 19, 2021, due to a partial closure of Main Street in Bothell.
Start and end times for this event are subject to change.
ST Express 522 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 522 – Eastbound to Woodinville
Missed stops:
- Main St & 103rd Ave NE
Use stops:
- Old Bothell Way NE & 98th Ave NE
- Beardslee Boulevard & Sunrise Dr
- UW Bothell / Cascadia College
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Reroute
Apr 28 - 6:12 p.m.
(updated: Feb 8 - 6:02 p.m.)
Redmond Technology Station – Service Revisions
Routes 545 & 566
ST Express routes 545 & 566 will be on a reroute beginning Wednesday, April 29th until further notice due to construction activity at the Redmond Technology Station.
Start and end times for this event are subject to change.
ST Express 545 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- Redmond Technology Station – Bay 4
Use stops:
- SR-520 & NE 40th ST
ST Express 545 – Eastbound to Redmond
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 566 – Northbound to Redmond Technology Station
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 566 – Southbound to Auburn
Missed stops:
- Redmond Technology Station - Bay 4
Use stops:
- Redmond Technology Station - Bay 8
*ST Express 567 remains suspended due to COVID-19 related service reductions.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Stop closure
Mar 13 - 1:58 p.m.
(updated: Feb 8 - 6:01 p.m.)
Stop Closure - Central Ave N & 228th St
Route 566
ST Express routes 566 & 567* are unable to serve the stops at Central Ave N & 228th St in Kent until further notice.
*ST Express 567 remains suspended due to COVID-19 related service reductions.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Announcement
Dec 16 - 9:55 a.m.
(updated: Dec 22 - 2:39 p.m.)
Routes 532, 535, 550, 560 & 566
Beginning Friday, December 18th, 2020, Bellevue Transit Center restrooms will be closed. This is due to the permanent closure of the Rider Services building (10904 NE 6th St, Bellevue) for upcoming redevelopment.
Additionally, the ticket machine will be temporarily out of service beginning Monday, December 28th, 2020. It will move to a new location in the transit center in February 2021.
Dates and times of these outages are subject to change.
Purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app, or purchase an ORCA fare card at a nearby retailer. The nearest ORCA retail location is the Safeway located at 300 Bellevue Way NE, open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Or visit orcacard.com for more information and additional participating retailers.
Link light rail
Elevator outage
Feb 28 - 7:26 p.m.
University Street Station street-to-mezzanine elevator out of service
Link light rail
The street level-to-mezzanine elevator in the University Street Station is out of service. Passengers can use the north end walkway to the mezzanine at Benaroya Hall on 2nd Ave to enter or exit the station. Security Officers are available to assist.
Elevator outage
Nov 24 - 2:07 p.m.
The Pioneer Square Station north end mezzanine to or from 3rd Av
Link light rail
The Pioneer Square Station north end mezzanine elevator continues to be out of service until further notice.
Link riders requiring elevator service, use the elevators at the south end of the platform to access the mezzanine to surface elevator.
The south end mezzanine to or from 3rd Av has resumed normal operations.
Updates will be provided when they are available.
Your patience is appreciated.
Sounder train
There are no alerts at this time.
Other
Elevator outage
Jan 30 - 5:33 p.m.
(updated: Mar 1 - 6:32 p.m.)
*This outage list is updated once every 24 hours, Monday through Friday, (except Holidays) and does not include short-term outages that may occur throughout the day. Short-term outage alerts can be found on our Service alerts page. To receive real-time notifications of short-term outages, subscribe to Accessibility Transit Alerts.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Angle Lake Station | #2 - Parking Garage | Repair | 3/2 | Use other elevator at this location |
| Link | Westlake Station | #306 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Southbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
|
Link |
Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | 3/1 |
Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Tukwila International Blvd Station | #9 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #303 - Northbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #304 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #305 - Down, Middle to Mezzanine, Macy's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Down, Surface to Mezzanine, Macy's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #308 - Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #309 - Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #310 - Down, Middle Century Square | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #313 - Down, Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #314 - Down, Mid to Mezzanine Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #316 - Down, Surface to Mid Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #502 - Southbound, Up | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #503 - Up, Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #504 - Southbound, Up, Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #505 - Up, Northbound, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | 3/1 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Northbound down, Surface to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #511 - Southbound Up, Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #512 - Southbound Down, Surface to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #702 - Up, Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #704 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #709 - Up, Southbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | International District/Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.