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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Jan 30 - 5:33 p.m.
(updated: Jun 23 - 7:43 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 |
Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD |
Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | SeaTac Airport Station | #1 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #304 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | 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 | #316 - Down, Surface to Mid Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #502 - Southbound, Up, Platform 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 | 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 | #705 - Northbound mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Northbound mezzanine to surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #707 - Northbound mezzanine to surface | 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 | #902 - Up, Southbound Platform to Plaza | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | International District/Chinatown Station | #904 - Up, Southbound Platform to Plaza | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
ST Express bus
Stop closure
Jun 23 - 7:54 p.m.
ST Express Route 512 will not serve the northbound stop at I-5 & NE 145th St between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23 into Thursday, June 24 due to construction activity. This will impact the last 4 trips north to Everett for the evening.
Northbound passengers may use the stop at I-5 & NE 45th St during these times.
Start and end times for this event are subject to change.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
ST Express routes 542 & 545 will be on an overnight reroute beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 through Thursday, June 24 at 5:00 a.m. due to the westbound closure of the SR-520 Bridge.
During this reroute, westbound buses will travel via I-90. Please anticipate additional travel time and potential delays.
Start and end times for this event are subject to change.
ST Express 542 – Westbound to University District
[9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.]
Missed stops:
- SR-520 & Yarrow Point Station
- SR-520 & Evergreen Point Station
Use stops:
- SR-520 & NE 40th St
- Montlake Boulevard E & E Shelby St
ST Express 542 – Eastbound to Redmond
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 545 – Westbound to Seattle
[9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.]
Missed stops:
- SR-520 & Yarrow Point Station
- SR-520 & Evergreen Point Station
- Stewart St & Yale Ave N
Use stops:
- SR-520 & NE 40th St
- Stewart St & 9th Ave
ST Express 545 – Eastbound to Redmond
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Reroute
Jun 21 - 7:35 p.m.
ST Express Route 542 will be on an eastbound overnight reroute at Montlake Boulevard E & E Lake Washington Boulevard between 8:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 21 through Thursday, June 24 due to construction activity.
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
[8:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.]
Missed stop:
- Montlake Boulevard E & E Lake Washington Boulevard
Use stop:
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Boulevard NE – Bay 1
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Reroute
Mar 22 - 6:15 p.m.
(updated: Jun 4 - 5:42 p.m.)
Downtown Bothell - Eastbound | Main St
Route 522
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
- UW Bothell / Cascadia College
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Stop closure
May 19 - 7:48 p.m.
(updated: May 21 - 6:18 p.m.)
Park Ave N & N 6th St - Southbound / Westbound | Service Revision
Routes 560 & 566
ST Express routes 560 & 566 westbound / southbound service has been revised in Renton due to increased traffic congestion. In order to increase on-time performance, the following stops have been impacted:
ST Express 560/566 – Westbound / Southbound to West Seattle / Auburn
Missed stop:
- Park Ave N & N 6th St
Use stop:
- Park Ave N & N 8th St
ST Express 560/566 – Northbound / Eastbound to Bellevue / Redmond
Missed stop:
- None
This information is subject to change.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Reroute
Apr 28 - 6:12 p.m.
(updated: May 21 - 6:17 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: May 21 - 6:16 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
Bus bridge
Jun 16 - 7:04 p.m.
(updated: Jun 16 - 7:05 p.m.)
Tacoma Link Closure | 6/21 - 6/29
Tacoma Link light rail
Due to Tacoma Link expansion construction, the Tacoma Link line will be shut down June 21-29.
The closure will begin at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 21, and continue until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29. Free shuttle buses will serve all Tacoma Link stations between the Tacoma Dome and Commerce Street.
Passengers should look for signs to Tacoma Link shuttle bus stops and for “Tacoma Link Closure” on the bus destination signage. During busy times, Sound Transit personnel will be available at Link Shuttle stops to direct and assist riders.
Shuttle buses will run on the same schedule as Tacoma Link.
- 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.)
Passengers should plan ahead and allow extra time for their trips.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Announcement
Jun 23 - 1:55 p.m.
Fares are changing on Tacoma Link. Weigh in by July 25th.
Tacoma Link light rail
Now is your chance to weigh in on new Tacoma Link fares that will begin when the Hilltop Extension opens in 2022.
Find out more and take the survey at SoundTransit.org/TFares. You can also email your comments to fares@soundtransit.org; attend the public hearing on July 15th or call us at 800-201-4900. Comments will be received now through July 25th.
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.
Sounder train
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Other
Elevator outage
Jan 30 - 5:33 p.m.
(updated: Jun 23 - 7:43 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 |
Pioneer Square Station | #705 - Northbound Mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD |
Use other elevator or stairs |
Escalators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return | Alternate Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | SeaTac Airport Station | #1 - Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Westlake Station | #304 - Southbound Platform to Mezzanine | 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 | #316 - Down, Surface to Mid Nordstrom's | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | University Street Station | #502 - Southbound, Up, Platform 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 | 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 | #705 - Northbound mezzanine to Surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Northbound mezzanine to surface | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #707 - Northbound mezzanine to surface | 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 | #902 - Up, Southbound Platform to Plaza | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
| Link | International District/Chinatown Station | #904 - Up, Southbound Platform to Plaza | Repair | TBD | Use stairs or elevator |
Masks are required by federal law. Learn more about riding safely.