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Westlake Station - Elevator 302 unavailable from Tue Oct 22 at 7:00 AM through Fri Oct 25 at 2:00 PM due to construction. The elevator serving the Lynnwood platform and the mezzanine near Exit A1 is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 22-25
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go toward Exit C to the elevator at the center of the mezzanine.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the mezzanine.
3. Continue to the desired exit.
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (46th Ave W and North Parking Garage) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 22, 12:45 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station through the Northeast Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Southwest Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit B and take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Oct. 4, 10:34 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 1, 9:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The elevator at International District/Chinatown serving Exit B allowing street access (5th Ave S & S King St) and the Lynnwood platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 1, 9:29 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at SeaTac Airport Station beginning on Wednesday, September 11.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Oct. 28
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
SeaTac Airport Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 9/11 until 10/28.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Angle Lake Station beginning on Monday, October 14.
In effect: Oct. 14 - Nov. 12
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
Angle Lake Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 10/14 until 11/12.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Plan ahead for Link service disruption beginning Friday, Nov 8. Follow link below for further information!
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sounder train
The King Street Station Weller Street Bridge and crosswalk will be closed on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
In effect: Oct. 21-25
Routes: N Line & S Line
During the following times, Sound Transit will be replacing an expansion joint underneath the sidewalk and curb ramp at the east end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 21 until 5 a.m. Oct. 22
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 22 until 5 a.m. Oct. 23
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 23 until 5 a.m. Oct. 24
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 24 until 5 a.m. Oct. 25
During these hours, the following pedestrian pathways will be closed:
• Weller Street Bridge, including the entrance and elevator at the west end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Curb ramp on the west side of 4th Ave S at Weller St.
• Crosswalk across 4th Ave S at Weller St. Pedestrians will be able to cross 4th Ave S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
• Sidewalk on the west side of 4th Ave S between S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
The timing of this work is not expected to impact Sounder passengers, because it will occur outside of Sounder train hours of operation at King Street Station, and each of the pedestrian pathways listed above will be restored for use outside of the work hours.
Amtrak passengers arriving after 9 p.m. can use the elevator inside the station to access S. Jackson St. Amtrak passengers traveling to the station after 9 p.m. who need a step-free path from S. Jackson St. can proceed south on 2nd Ave S and then east on S. King St. to reach the main entrance to King Street Station.
Please be aware that the work schedule could potentially change. For updated information, passengers should subscribe to Accessibility or King Street Station alerts. Visit the Service alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
The King Street Station Weller Street Bridge and crosswalk will be closed on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
In effect: Oct. 21-25
Routes: N Line & S Line
During the following times, Sound Transit will be replacing an expansion joint underneath the sidewalk and curb ramp at the east end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 21 until 5 a.m. Oct. 22
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 22 until 5 a.m. Oct. 23
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 23 until 5 a.m. Oct. 24
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 24 until 5 a.m. Oct. 25
During these hours, the following pedestrian pathways will be closed:
• Weller Street Bridge, including the entrance and elevator at the west end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Curb ramp on the west side of 4th Ave S at Weller St.
• Crosswalk across 4th Ave S at Weller St. Pedestrians will be able to cross 4th Ave S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
• Sidewalk on the west side of 4th Ave S between S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
The timing of this work is not expected to impact Sounder passengers, because it will occur outside of Sounder train hours of operation at King Street Station, and each of the pedestrian pathways listed above will be restored for use outside of the work hours.
Amtrak passengers arriving after 9 p.m. can use the elevator inside the station to access S. Jackson St. Amtrak passengers traveling to the station after 9 p.m. who need a step-free path from S. Jackson St. can proceed south on 2nd Ave S and then east on S. King St. to reach the main entrance to King Street Station.
Please be aware that the work schedule could potentially change. For updated information, passengers should subscribe to Accessibility or King Street Station alerts. Visit the Service alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
ST Express bus
Routes 255, 271 and ST 542 will be rerouted off the Montlake Bridge from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24 each night from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 22-23
Routes: 556 & 542
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25240 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 (SB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24 each night from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 22-23
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB) (Route 245 bus stop)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24 each night from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 22-23
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB) (Route 245 bus stop)
Routes 255, 271 and ST 542 will be rerouted off the Montlake Bridge from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24 each night from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 22-23
Routes: 556 & 542
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25240 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 (SB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
ST Express 574 will experience a stop closure at I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station (outbound) and Star Lake Fwy Station (outbound) until further notice due to construction
In effect: Dec. 11, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: 574
Stop #53504 Kent-Des Moines Freeway Station (Southbound)
Stop #47970 I-5 & S 272nd Street (Southbound)
Customers can board or exit ST Express Route 574 at King County Metro temporary bus stops:
Get on/off for stop at Kent Des Moines Rd/SR-516:
* Stop #53508 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just east of the southbound I-5 on-ramp)
* Stop #58779 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just west of the northbound I-5 off-ramp)
Get on/off for stop at South 272nd:
* Stop #53538 - S 272nd Street & I-5 (Westbound on S 272nd St just west of the northbound I-5 on-ramp.)
Stations
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 1, 9:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The elevator at International District/Chinatown serving Exit B allowing street access (5th Ave S & S King St) and the Lynnwood platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 1, 9:29 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The King Street Station Weller Street Bridge and crosswalk will be closed on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
In effect: Oct. 21-25
Routes: N Line & S Line
During the following times, Sound Transit will be replacing an expansion joint underneath the sidewalk and curb ramp at the east end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 21 until 5 a.m. Oct. 22
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 22 until 5 a.m. Oct. 23
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 23 until 5 a.m. Oct. 24
• Beginning 9 p.m. Oct. 24 until 5 a.m. Oct. 25
During these hours, the following pedestrian pathways will be closed:
• Weller Street Bridge, including the entrance and elevator at the west end of Weller Street Bridge.
• Curb ramp on the west side of 4th Ave S at Weller St.
• Crosswalk across 4th Ave S at Weller St. Pedestrians will be able to cross 4th Ave S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
• Sidewalk on the west side of 4th Ave S between S at S Jackson St or Seattle Blvd S.
The timing of this work is not expected to impact Sounder passengers, because it will occur outside of Sounder train hours of operation at King Street Station, and each of the pedestrian pathways listed above will be restored for use outside of the work hours.
Amtrak passengers arriving after 9 p.m. can use the elevator inside the station to access S. Jackson St. Amtrak passengers traveling to the station after 9 p.m. who need a step-free path from S. Jackson St. can proceed south on 2nd Ave S and then east on S. King St. to reach the main entrance to King Street Station.
Please be aware that the work schedule could potentially change. For updated information, passengers should subscribe to Accessibility or King Street Station alerts. Visit the Service alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (46th Ave W and North Parking Garage) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 22, 12:45 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station through the Northeast Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Southwest Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit B and take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Oct. 4, 10:34 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
Westlake Station - Elevator 302 unavailable from Tue Oct 22 at 7:00 AM through Fri Oct 25 at 2:00 PM due to construction. The elevator serving the Lynnwood platform and the mezzanine near Exit A1 is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 22-25
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go toward Exit C to the elevator at the center of the mezzanine.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the mezzanine.
3. Continue to the desired exit.
Announcements
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
In effect: July 25, 9:01 a.m.
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
The 1st and 2nd floors are open and floors 3 & 4 will be closed until further notice.
At this time the length of the closure is unknown. Updates will be provided when available.