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Update: 1 Line trains are arriving about 15 minutes beginning at 5:14 PM until later today due to mechanical issue
In effect: Sep. 8, 5:14 p.m. until later today
Routes: 1 Line
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.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 Roosevelt Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (65th St & 12th Ave) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 21, 6:13 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station.
2. Turn left onto 12th Ave NE.
3. Turn left onto NE 67th St.
4. Enter the station and take the elevator down to the 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 Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to September 27.
In effect: Sep. 9-28
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 13. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 13
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Mt. Baker Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 10
Routes: 1 Line
Mt. Baker Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 9/10.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station beginning on Thursday, August 29.
In effect: Aug. 29 - Oct. 1
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how passengers navigate through the station platform and entry to the station.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 8/29 until 10/1.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Elevator outage at South Bellevue Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 8, 3:18 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. 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.
Elevator outage at Spring District Station. The elevator at Exit A2 serving the street (120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd) and South Bellevue platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 6, 9:15 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
2. Take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
2. Take the elevator up to street level to exit the station.
ST Express 535 to Bellevue is rerouted from start of service Saturday Sep 7 through Monday Sep 9 at 4:00 AM due to construction. Delays up to 30 minutes or more are expected.
In effect: Sep. 7-9
Routes: 2 Line
Canyon Park Park and Ride Bay 3
Get on/off at:
SR 527 - Temporary stop located 200 ft north of southbound I-405 exit
Sounder train
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 7:00 PM on Sun Sep 8 due to special event
In effect: Sep. 8, 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Sounder N Line will add trips to provide more service options between Snohomish County and Seattle beginning on Monday, Sept. 16
In effect: Sep. 6-16
Routes: N 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.
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 7:00 PM on Sun Sep 8 due to special event
In effect: Sep. 8, 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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
This route is changing on Sept. 14. For more information, click here.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 14
Routes: 512
This route is changing on Sept. 14. For more information, click here.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 14
Routes: 513
ST 522 to Woodinville will be affected by the closure of southbound I-405 between NE 195th St and SR 522 from Friday, September 6 at 10:00 PM through Sunday, September 8 due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 6-9
Routes: 522
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
Stop #76840 NE Bothell Way & 61st Ave NE (EB) relocated from Mon Sep 2 at 8:00 AM to Mon Sep 16 at 5:00 PM at all times due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 2-16
Routes: 522
322
331
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
The relocated stop on NE Bothell Way just east of the affected stop (EB).
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, September 9 at 9:00 PM to Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 9-10
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
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, September 9 at 9:00 PM to Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 9-10
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB) (Route 245 bus stop)
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
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Mt. Baker Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 10
Routes: 1 Line
Mt. Baker Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 9/10.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Elevator outage at Roosevelt Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (65th St & 12th Ave) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 21, 6:13 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station.
2. Turn left onto 12th Ave NE.
3. Turn left onto NE 67th St.
4. Enter the station and take the elevator down to the 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.
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 13. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 13
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
Elevator outage at South Bellevue Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 8, 3:18 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. 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.
ST Express 535 to Bellevue is rerouted from start of service Saturday Sep 7 through Monday Sep 9 at 4:00 AM due to construction. Delays up to 30 minutes or more are expected.
In effect: Sep. 7-9
Routes: 2 Line
Canyon Park Park and Ride Bay 3
Get on/off at:
SR 527 - Temporary stop located 200 ft north of southbound I-405 exit
Elevator outage at Spring District Station. The elevator at Exit A2 serving the street (120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd) and South Bellevue platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 6, 9:15 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
2. Take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
2. Take the elevator up to street level to exit the station.
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: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.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.
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to September 27.
In effect: Sep. 9-28
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcements
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way!
In effect: Sep. 3-22
Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and Sounder N Line, on September 16.
Riders can sign up to receive automatic email service alerts for Link light rail, ST Express, Tacoma Link, Sounder Seattle-Everett and Sounder Seattle-Tacoma/Lakewood. Rider Alerts provide information about schedule changes and help riders plan trips around inclement weather. Just go to soundtransit.org/Subscribe-to-alerts.
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.