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Elevator and escalator outages
Both South Bellevue Park & Ride garage elevators (#1 & #2) are out of service.
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Oct 4 - 3:31 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 | Westlake Station | #305 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 9/5 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 11/21 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/5 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Angle Lake Garage | #002 - Station Access | TBD | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
| ST Express | South Bellevue Garage | #001 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Station | #002 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/6 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #302 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/7 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #304 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 10/7 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 10/21 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #309 - Station Access | Environmental | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| University Street Station | #512 - Station Access | Misuse | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #902 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or elevator |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Tukwila International Blvd Station | #006 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/5 | Use stairs of elevator |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
ST Express bus
Partial service
Oct 4 - 4:21 a.m.
(updated: Oct 4 - 4:35 p.m.)
ST Express trip cancellations | Oct 4
Routes 545, 550, 556 & 590
The following ST Express trips are canceled today.
This list is updated each weekday (4:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.) and each Saturday and Sunday (8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.).
If the trip you intended to ride is canceled, you may click on the route number (to the left, in blue) to find alternatives in that route's entire schedule. Or consult the Sound Transit Trip Planner for more alternatives.
We update this list frequently, as cancellations are decided. This information is subject to change with limited to no notice.
ST Express route (direction) |
Canceled trips today |
|---|---|
510 (Everett - Seattle) |
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510 SB (to Seattle) |
departing Hewitt Ave & Fulton St (downtown Everett): departing Everett Station - Bay C1: |
| 510 NB (to Everett) | departing 4th Ave S & S Jackson St: none |
511 (Ash Way - Northgate) |
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511 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Ash Way P&R - Bay 1: none |
| 511 NB (to Ash Way) | departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: none |
512 (Everett - Northgate) |
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512 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Everett Station - Bay C1: none |
| 512 NB (to Everett) |
departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: departing 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (late Sunday night service only): |
513 (Seaway TC - Northgate) |
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513 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Seaway TC - Bay 11: none |
| 513 NB (to Seaway TC) | departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: none |
522 (Woodinville - Roosevelt) |
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522 WB (to Roosevelt) |
departing Woodinville P&R: |
| 522 EB (to Woodinville) |
departing 12th Ave NE & NE 67th St - Bay 3 (Roosevelt Station): |
532 (Everett - Bellevue) |
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532 SB (to Bellevue) |
departing Everett Station - Bay C3: none |
| 532 NB (to Everett) | departing NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE: none |
535 (Lynnwood - Bellevue) |
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535 SB (to Bellevue) |
departing Lynnwood TC - Bay D1: none |
| 535 NB (to Lynnwood TC) | departing NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE: none |
542 (Redmond - University District) |
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542 WB (to University District) |
departing Redmond TC - Bay 5: |
| 542 EB (to Redmond) |
departing 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St: |
545 (Redmond - Seattle) |
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545 WB (to Seattle) |
departing Bear Creek P&R: 6:56 a.m. 9:26 a.m. |
| 545 EB (to Redmond) |
departing 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way: 8:09 a.m. |
550 (Bellevue - Seattle) |
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550 WB (to Seattle) |
departing 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St: 4:49 p.m. 6:59 p.m. |
| 550 EB (to Bellevue) |
departing Union St & 5th Ave: 5:56 p.m. |
554 (Issaquah - Seattle) |
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554 WB (to Seattle) |
departing NE Redmond Fall City Rd & 185th Ave NE: departing Issaquah Highlands P&R: |
| 554 EB (to Issaquah) | departing Lenora St & 4th Ave: none |
556 (Issaquah - University District) |
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556 WB (to University District) |
departing Issaquah Highlands P&R: |
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556 EB (to Issaquah) |
departing 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St: 4:48 p.m. |
560 (Bellevue - West Seattle) |
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| 560 WB (to West Seattle) |
departing 105th Ave & NE 2nd St (Bellevue): |
| 560 EB (to Bellevue) | departing 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4 (Westwood Village): none |
566 (Auburn - Redmond) |
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| 566 NB (to Redmond) |
departing Auburn Station - Bay 1: departing Kent Station - Bay 3: |
| 566 SB (to Auburn) |
departing 156th Ave & Redmond Technology Station - Bay 8: |
574 (Lakewood - SeaTac Airport) |
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| 574 NB (to SeaTac Airport) | departing Lakewood TC - Zone M: none |
| 574 SB (to Lakewood) | departing SeaTac Station: none |
577 (Federal Way - Seattle) |
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| 577 NB (to Seattle) | departing Federal Way TC - Bay 7: none |
| 577 SB (to Federal Way) | departing Fairview Ave N & Thomas St (South Lake Union): none |
578 (Puyallup - Seattle) |
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| 578 NB (to Seattle) | departing Puyallup Station - Bay 3: none |
| 578 SB (to Puyallup) | departing Fairview Ave N & Thomas St (South Lake Union): none |
580 (Puyallup - Lakewood) |
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| 580 SB (to Lakewood) |
departing Puyallup Station South Platform: |
| 580 NB (to Puyallup) |
departing South Hill P&R - Bay 1: |
586 (Tacoma - University District) |
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| 586 NB (to University District) | departing Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E: none |
| 586 SB (to Tacoma) | departing 7th Ave NE & NE 47th St (University District): none |
590 (Tacoma - Seattle) |
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| 590 NB (to Seattle) |
departing 10th & Commerce TC - Zone D (downtown Tacoma): |
| 590 SB (to Tacoma) |
departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): 3:32 p.m. 3:50 p.m. |
592 (DuPont - Seattle) |
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| 592 NB (to Seattle) | departing DuPont Station - Bay 6: none |
| 592 SB (to DuPont) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
594 (Lakewood - Seattle) |
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| 594 NB (to Seattle) |
departing DuPont Station - Bay 6: departing Lakewood Station - Bay 3: |
| 594 SB (to Lakewood/DuPont) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
595 (Gig Harbor - Seattle) |
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| 595 NB (to Seattle) | departing Purdy P&R: none |
| 595 SB (to Gig Harbor) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
596 (Sumner - Bonney Lake) |
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| 596 EB (to Bonney Lake) | departing Sumner Station - Bay 3: none |
| 596 WB (to Sumner Station) | departing Bonney Lake P&R - Bay 5: none |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Feb 3 - 7:44 p.m.
(updated: Oct 4 - 7:30 p.m.)
ST Express Route 545 will be rerouted overnight through downtown Seattle from Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 13. This reroute will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. until the end of service each night due to construction activity.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 545 – Eastbound to Redmond
[9:00 p.m. - end of service]
Missed stops:
- Olive Way & Boren Ave
Use stops:
- Olive Way & 8th Ave
ST Express 545 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Jul 25 - 7:28 p.m.
(updated: Oct 3 - 9:14 p.m.)
ST Express Route 542 will be rerouted overnight near the University of Washington from Monday, October 3 through Thursday, October 6. This reroute will be in effect between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. each night due to construction activity.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 542 – Eastbound to Redmond
[10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.]
Missed stops:
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Boulevard NE - Bay 1
Use stops:
- NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Boulevard NE - Bay 2
ST Express 542 – Westbound to University District
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Jun 27 - 8:06 p.m.
(updated: Oct 3 - 9:10 p.m.)
SR-520 & NE 51 St | Eastbound | Overnight | 10/3 - 10/7
Routes 542 & 545
ST Express routes 542 & 545 will be on an overnight reroute eastbound at SR-520 & NE 51st St from Monday, October 3 through Friday, October 7. This will be in effect between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. due to construction activity.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 542 / 545 - Eastbound to Redmond
[9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.]
Missed stop:
- SR-520 & NE 51st St
Use stop:
- SR-520 & NE 40th St
- NE 51 St & 154 Ave NE - Temporary Stop
ST Express 542 / 545 - Westbound to University District / Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Both South Bellevue Park & Ride garage elevators (#1 & #2) are out of service.
Reroute
Mar 22 - 6:15 p.m.
(updated: May 12 - 5:05 p.m.)
Downtown Bothell | Eastbound | Main St
Route 522
UPDATE (4/29): ST Express Route 522 is on a long term reroute in downtown Bothell.
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
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Apr 28 - 6:12 p.m.
(updated: May 12 - 5:05 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:
- 156th Ave NE & NE 40th St
- 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 recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Oct 3 - 10:25 p.m.
(updated: Oct 3 - 10:26 p.m.)
Auburn Station | Stairwell Replacement Project | 10/10 - 12/9
Routes 566, 578 & S Line
The stairs to the pedestrian bridge on the west side of the tracks at Auburn Station need to be replaced. This project will take place from Monday, October 10 through Friday, December 9. The pedestrian bridge will be accessible by the elevators, except for from Monday, November 7 until Monday, November 14 when the elevator will be out of service.
During this week, we encourage Sounder riders to use a different Sounder station if they are unable to make the walk around West Main Street in case there are any last-minute track changes. During the project, we recommend that 1501, 1503, 1505, 1520, 1522 or 1524 passengers use the Auburn Station surface lot on the west side of the tracks. We encourage other passengers to use the garage.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 28 - 7:17 p.m.
New and Classic ORCA Cards at Vending Machines
Several Routes, 1 Line, N Line, S Line & T Line
All vending machines will now sell both the classic and new version of the adult ORCA card.
What you need to know:
- New ORCA cards temporarily cannot be reloaded at retail store locations through fall 2022.
- If you have a Classic ORCA card, you can keep using the card you have. After October 2022, some retail stores will not support classic cards, and you may need a replacement if you reload your card at those stores.
- Vending machines will continue to reload all classic and new ORCA card passenger types.
- The new version of ORCA cards will become available at all ORCA sales locations by fall 2022.
Learn more at info.myORCA.com/Retail.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
Federal Way TC Garage | Top Level Closure
Routes 574, 577, 578 & 586
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction.
All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
May 31 - 4:57 p.m.
Plan ahead for upcoming 1 Line maintenance
Routes 511, 512, 513, 522 & 1 Line
Sound Transit is getting ready for the 33 miles of Link extensions coming over the next three years! In addition to construction on the extensions, we are also making sure that our existing operations are in top condition as we prepare to tie the new extensions into our current Link system.
Starting in July 2022 through early 2023, 1 Line will be experiencing a series of construction and maintenance activities that will help us prepare for the transformative changes ahead.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Stop closure
Mar 13 - 1:58 p.m.
(updated: May 12 - 5:04 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 recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Link light rail
Bus bridge
Jul 21 - 5:34 p.m.
(updated: Sep 15 - 4:55 p.m.)
T Line will be shut down from August 1 until further notice due to construction activity.
During this time, free shuttle buses will serve all T Line stations between the Tacoma Dome and Theater District at bus stops along Pacific Ave and S 25th St.
Please look for signs to the nearest T Line Shuttle bus stops and for “T Line Closure” on the bus destination signage. During busy times, T Line employees will be available at the T Line Shuttle stops to direct and assist riders.
Shuttle buses will run on the same schedule as the T Line.
- Weekdays: Every 12 minutes midday (6:36 a.m.-8 p.m.) and every 24 minutes early morning (5-6:36 a.m.) and evening (8-10 p.m.)
- Saturdays: Every 12 minutes all day (7:48 a.m.-10 p.m.)
- Sundays: Every 24 minutes all day (9:48 a.m.-6 p.m.)
T Line Shuttle stop locations are listed below:
- Theater District Station: S 9th St between Pacific Ave & Court A
- Commerce St Station: Pacific Ave & S 11th St
- Convention Center Station: Pacific Ave & S 14th St
- Union Station:
- northbound - Pacific Ave & S 19th St - Union Station
- southbound - Pacific Ave & S 19th - UW Steps
- S 25th St Station:
- northbound - S 25th St west of A St
- southbound - S 25th St east of A St
- Tacoma Dome Station: Tacoma Dome Station Zone G
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for trips.
For more information, please visit: SoundTransit.org/Changes
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 12 - 4:15 p.m.
(updated: Oct 3 - 5:54 p.m.)
The Northgate Station Garage stairwell located near the garage elevators will be closed between garage levels B3 and B4 from Monday, September 26 until further notice due to maintenance activity.
The Northgate Garage elevators will remain operational during this time. Additionally, the stairwells located in the southeast and northwest corners of the garage will remain open.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 28 - 7:17 p.m.
New and Classic ORCA Cards at Vending Machines
Several Routes, 1 Line, N Line, S Line & T Line
All vending machines will now sell both the classic and new version of the adult ORCA card.
What you need to know:
- New ORCA cards temporarily cannot be reloaded at retail store locations through fall 2022.
- If you have a Classic ORCA card, you can keep using the card you have. After October 2022, some retail stores will not support classic cards, and you may need a replacement if you reload your card at those stores.
- Vending machines will continue to reload all classic and new ORCA card passenger types.
- The new version of ORCA cards will become available at all ORCA sales locations by fall 2022.
Learn more at info.myORCA.com/Retail.
Announcement
May 31 - 4:57 p.m.
Plan ahead for upcoming 1 Line maintenance
Routes 511, 512, 513, 522 & 1 Line
Sound Transit is getting ready for the 33 miles of Link extensions coming over the next three years! In addition to construction on the extensions, we are also making sure that our existing operations are in top condition as we prepare to tie the new extensions into our current Link system.
Starting in July 2022 through early 2023, 1 Line will be experiencing a series of construction and maintenance activities that will help us prepare for the transformative changes ahead.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Sounder train
Announcement
Oct 3 - 10:25 p.m.
(updated: Oct 3 - 10:26 p.m.)
Auburn Station | Stairwell Replacement Project | 10/10 - 12/9
Routes 566, 578 & S Line
The stairs to the pedestrian bridge on the west side of the tracks at Auburn Station need to be replaced. This project will take place from Monday, October 10 through Friday, December 9. The pedestrian bridge will be accessible by the elevators, except for from Monday, November 7 until Monday, November 14 when the elevator will be out of service.
During this week, we encourage Sounder riders to use a different Sounder station if they are unable to make the walk around West Main Street in case there are any last-minute track changes. During the project, we recommend that 1501, 1503, 1505, 1520, 1522 or 1524 passengers use the Auburn Station surface lot on the west side of the tracks. We encourage other passengers to use the garage.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 28 - 7:17 p.m.
New and Classic ORCA Cards at Vending Machines
Several Routes, 1 Line, N Line, S Line & T Line
All vending machines will now sell both the classic and new version of the adult ORCA card.
What you need to know:
- New ORCA cards temporarily cannot be reloaded at retail store locations through fall 2022.
- If you have a Classic ORCA card, you can keep using the card you have. After October 2022, some retail stores will not support classic cards, and you may need a replacement if you reload your card at those stores.
- Vending machines will continue to reload all classic and new ORCA card passenger types.
- The new version of ORCA cards will become available at all ORCA sales locations by fall 2022.
Learn more at info.myORCA.com/Retail.
Announcement
Jun 7 - 7:43 p.m.
(updated: Jul 27 - 5:19 p.m.)
The top two levels of the parking garage at Auburn Station are closed until further notice due to maintenance activities.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Aug 23 - 1:56 p.m.
(updated: May 12 - 4:59 p.m.)
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
N Line & S Line
Due to safety concerns, bicycles are restricted on certain Sounder cars until further notice. We have posted “No Bike” signs on these cars to identify them for passengers traveling with bikes.
Only one car per train is affected and all other cars will continue to accept up to four bicycles each. Should you approach a Sounder car that displays the “No Bike” signs, please proceed to the next car.
Thank you.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Other
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Oct 4 - 3:31 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 | Westlake Station | #305 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 9/5 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 11/21 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/5 | Use stairs or escalator |
| Link | Angle Lake Garage | #002 - Station Access | TBD | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
| ST Express | South Bellevue Garage | #001 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Station | #002 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/6 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #302 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/7 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #304 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 10/7 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative 10/21 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Westlake Station | #309 - Station Access | Environmental | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| University Street Station | #512 - Station Access | Misuse | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #902 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or elevator |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative 1/15/23 | Use stairs or elevator |
| Tukwila International Blvd Station | #006 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative 10/5 | Use stairs of elevator |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.