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Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center 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.
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: Sep. 16, 9:51 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.
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
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.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station is inaccessible to passengers requiring elevator service on Thurs, Sept 19 from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm pm due to electrical upgrade on cab lighting. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Sep. 19, 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to Bus Bay 1.
2. Take King County Metro southbound RapidRide A Line to International Blvd & S 176th St for SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Take the elevator near Bus Bay 1 up to the pedestrian bridge to enter the station.
To exit the station from the Lynnwood platform:
1. Reboard the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro Bus Stop at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St.
4. Take southbound route 124 to return to Tukwila International Blvd Station.
To exit the station from the Angle Lake platform:
1. Board the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at International Blvd & S 176th St.
4. Take northbound RapidRide A Line to Tukwila International Blvd
Station.
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 October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 21. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: Sep. 13-21
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
Elevators at SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB) unavailable
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:54 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated.
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 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 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
Sounder train
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.
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
ST 522 to Roosevelt Station is rerouted; Stop #76299 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th will not be served nightly from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday, September 16 through Thursday, September 19 each night due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 18-19
Routes: 522
Stop #76299 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (SB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
As of Sept. 14, the last ST Route 532 southbound trip to Bellevue departs Everett Station at 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday.
In effect: Sep. 17-25
Routes: 532
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, September 16 to Thursday, September 19 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, each night due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 18-19
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, September 16 to Thursday, September 19 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, each night due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 18-19
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 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 Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center 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.
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: Sep. 16, 9:51 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.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 21. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: Sep. 13-21
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
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.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station is inaccessible to passengers requiring elevator service on Thurs, Sept 19 from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm pm due to electrical upgrade on cab lighting. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Sep. 19, 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to Bus Bay 1.
2. Take King County Metro southbound RapidRide A Line to International Blvd & S 176th St for SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Take the elevator near Bus Bay 1 up to the pedestrian bridge to enter the station.
To exit the station from the Lynnwood platform:
1. Reboard the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro Bus Stop at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St.
4. Take southbound route 124 to return to Tukwila International Blvd Station.
To exit the station from the Angle Lake platform:
1. Board the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at International Blvd & S 176th St.
4. Take northbound RapidRide A Line to Tukwila International Blvd
Station.
Elevators at SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB) unavailable
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:54 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated.
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
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
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 October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
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.