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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Apr 5 - 2:17 p.m.
(updated: Apr 6 - 1:57 p.m.)
University Street surface to mezzanine unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
The elevator at Exit C servicing the street (Seneca St. & 3rd Ave) and South Mezzanine is out of service. Riders requiring elevator service, see below for alternate route information.
To ride the 1 Line:
Go to Exit B (2nd Ave &University St.) to use the elevators at the North Mezzanine servicing both platforms.
To exit the 1 Line:
Use the elevators at the North Mezzanine servicing both platforms and go to Exit B (2nd Ave &University St.).
For passengers needing elevator access to 3rd Avenue:
If traveling toward Northgate, ride the 1 Line to Pioneer Square Station, use Exit A to 3rd Avenue & James Street, and transfer to any bus to reach University Street Station.
If traveling toward Angle Lake, ride the 1 Line to Westlake Station, use Exits C1 or C2 to 3rd Avenue & Pine Street, cross 3rd Avenue, transfer to any bus at 3rd Avenue & Pine Street, and ride one stop to University Street Station.
Last updated: Apr 05, 2023 2:12 PM
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: May 30 - 1:38 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.
Elevator outages
| Station | Unit # | ADA critical | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Street Station | #506 | YES | Southbound mezzanine to surface | Mechanical | Tentative - 6/02 |
| Westlake Station | #306 | Northbound mezzanine to surface - center square | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 7/7 |
Escalator outage
| Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International District / Chinatown Station |
#904 | Southbound platform to Angle Lake to street level - Up only | Environmental | Tentative - 6/15 |
| University Street Station | #503 | Northbound mezzanine to surface - Up Only | Scheduled Maintenance | 5/26 |
| University Street Station | #506 | Northbound surface to mezzanine - Down Only | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #304 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Macy's - up only | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 6/1 |
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ST Express bus
Partial service
May 31 - 4:00 a.m.
ST Express trip cancellations | May 31
Routes 542, 545, 550 & 556
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 |
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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: |
| 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: |
| 545 EB (to Redmond) |
departing 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way: |
550 (Bellevue - Seattle) |
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550 WB (to Seattle) |
departing 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St: |
| 550 EB (to Bellevue) |
departing Union St & 5th Ave: |
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: |
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 & 40th St: |
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): none |
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
May 30 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: May 31 - 4:42 a.m.)
ST Express routes 542 & 545 will experience a temporary stop relocation at southbound West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way on Wednesday, May 31 due to construction.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 542 / 545 – Westbound to University District / Seattle
[9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.]
Missed stops:
- West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
Use stops:
- West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way - 100 ft. south of affected stop
ST Express 542 / 545 – Eastbound to Redmond
Missed stops:
- West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way
Use stops:
- West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE & Leary Way - 100 ft. south of affected stop
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Stop closure
Mar 22 - 6:15 p.m.
(updated: Apr 24 - 2:59 p.m.)
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ST Express Route 578 will experience a temporary stop closure at Puyallup Station until further notice due to construction. Start and end times for this event may be subject to change. ST Express 578 - Northbound to Seattle Missed stops:
Use stops:
ST Express 578 - Southbound to Puyallup Missed stops:
Use Stops:
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268. |
Reroute
Apr 13 - 12:13 p.m.
(updated: Apr 13 - 12:14 p.m.)
Downtown Seattle | Construction Reroute
Routes 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express routes 590, 592, 594 & 595 are on reroute in downtown Seattle due to construction. This reroute will be in effect at all times until further notice.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express routes 590 / 592 / 594 / 595 – Seattle to Tacoma / Lakewood / Gig Harbor / Dupont
Missed stops:
- Stewart St & Yale Ave N
Use stops:
- Stewart St & 9th Ave
ST Express routes 590 / 592 / 594 / 595 – Tacoma / Lakewood / Gig Harbor / Dupont to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Mar 21 - 5:15 p.m.
(updated: May 11 - 8:35 p.m.)
Northgate Station | Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Routes 512 & 513
Due to vandalism and security issues, the restrooms at Northgate Station are temporarily closed for repairs and renovations until June 2023. These upgrades will provide a safer space for passengers and staff upon completion.
Temporary restroom facilities will be available at Northgate Station beginning on Monday, April 17. These temporary facilities will be located on ground level and are intended for passenger use during the station's restroom renovation.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
May 1 - 4:00 a.m.
(updated: May 9 - 1:20 p.m.)
SeaTac/Airport Station | Restrooms Temporarily Closing | June 2023
Routes 560, 574 & 1 Line
The SeaTac/Airport Station restrooms will be temporarily closed for renovations and repairs beginning in June 2023. Upon completion in July 2023, restrooms will provide more safety and privacy to passengers needing to use the facilities.
Passengers requiring access to a restroom facility during this temporary closure can utilize the public restrooms available at SeaTac Airport.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
(updated: Apr 10 - 1:32 p.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.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
(updated: Apr 10 - 1:31 p.m.)
Issaquah Transit Center Garage | Closure of Levels 3-4
Routes 554 & 556
Beginning on Tuesday, November 1, levels 3-4 of the Issaquah Transit Center Garage will be closed until further notice.
Levels 1-2 will remain open during this time.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Jan 27 - 7:00 p.m.
(updated: Mar 16 - 12:31 a.m.)
ST Express route 512 will be rerouted off of Broadway & 33rd St every Saturday from 5:10 a.m. until the end of service. This will be in effect until further notice due to construction activity.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 512 - Northbound to Everett
[5:10 a.m. - end of service]
Missed stop:
- Broadway & 33rd St
Use stops:
- Everett Station
ST Express 512 - Southbound to Northgate
Missed stops:
- None
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Link light rail
Bus bridge
May 24 - 4:00 a.m.
(updated: May 30 - 11:08 a.m.)
Link Shuttle buses are replacing the 1 Line between Westlake Station and SODO Station beginning at 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on June 4, due to WSDOT bridge inspections near Stadium Station.
Trains will be using the northbound (to Northgate) platform of Westlake station and the southbound (to Angle Lake) platform of SODO station for boarding and exiting. Trains will operate every 15 minutes for the 1 Line and 10 to 15 minutes for Link Shuttle buses during the disruption.
For to Angle Lake 1 Line get on/off buses at:
Westlake Station – 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St Station - 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square Station - 3rd Ave & James St
Int’l Dist/Chinatown Station - 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium Station - 6th Ave & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO Station - SODO Busway & S Lander St
For to Northgate 1 Line get on/off buses at:
SODO Station - SODO Busway & S Lander St
Stadium Station - SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station - 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
Pioneer Square Station - 3rd Ave & James St
University St Station - 3rd Ave & Union St
Westlake Station - 3rd Ave & Pine St
Click here for more information: Changes that affect my ride | Navigating service disruptions | Sound Transit
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Elevator outage
Apr 5 - 2:17 p.m.
(updated: Apr 6 - 1:57 p.m.)
University Street surface to mezzanine unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
The elevator at Exit C servicing the street (Seneca St. & 3rd Ave) and South Mezzanine is out of service. Riders requiring elevator service, see below for alternate route information.
To ride the 1 Line:
Go to Exit B (2nd Ave &University St.) to use the elevators at the North Mezzanine servicing both platforms.
To exit the 1 Line:
Use the elevators at the North Mezzanine servicing both platforms and go to Exit B (2nd Ave &University St.).
For passengers needing elevator access to 3rd Avenue:
If traveling toward Northgate, ride the 1 Line to Pioneer Square Station, use Exit A to 3rd Avenue & James Street, and transfer to any bus to reach University Street Station.
If traveling toward Angle Lake, ride the 1 Line to Westlake Station, use Exits C1 or C2 to 3rd Avenue & Pine Street, cross 3rd Avenue, transfer to any bus at 3rd Avenue & Pine Street, and ride one stop to University Street Station.
Last updated: Apr 05, 2023 2:12 PM
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Single tracking
Apr 24 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: May 30 - 8:21 p.m.)
1 Line will be single tracking at Beacon Hill Station and Mt Baker Station overnight on Monday, June 5. This single tracking event will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. until the end of service due to track maintenance activities.
Both northbound and southbound trains will arrive and depart from the platform to Angle Lake. Please pay close attention while in station to ensure that you’re boarding your train in the right direction.
1 Line trains will be operating on 15-minute headways during this single tracking event. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
For alternative service options, click here.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Single tracking
May 30 - 12:30 p.m.
(updated: May 30 - 5:33 p.m.)
1 Line will be single tracking this evening from 11 pm to the end of service. Minor service disruptions are expected and no station platform closures will be in effect.
For alternative service options, click here.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Apr 25 - 11:51 a.m.
(updated: May 30 - 2:10 p.m.)
The PIMS system will improve the passenger experience by providing passengers with accurate real-time arrival data and out of service train information.
PIMS testing will be ongoing during all hours of operation and will occur in two phases:
Phase 1: Tuesday, May 9 to Friday, May 12 - COMPLETE
Phase 2: , Wednesday, May 31 to Monday, July 3
1 Line station signage may temporarily display inaccurate information from Wednesday, May 31 through Monday, July 3 due to revenue testing for the new Passenger Information Management System (PIMS). Trip planner data will be inaccurate during this system testing event, the most reliable source of information about 1 Line arrival times is the 1 Line schedule.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
May 19 - 12:00 a.m.
(updated: May 18 - 3:32 p.m.)
Help us improve our response to future Link disruptions!
This survey seeks to gather feedback regarding Sound Transit’s response to the service disruption between April 27 and May 7, 2023.
It should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The survey will be online until Friday June 2.
Thank you for helping us improve our passenger support.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
May 1 - 4:00 a.m.
(updated: May 9 - 1:20 p.m.)
SeaTac/Airport Station | Restrooms Temporarily Closing | June 2023
Routes 560, 574 & 1 Line
The SeaTac/Airport Station restrooms will be temporarily closed for renovations and repairs beginning in June 2023. Upon completion in July 2023, restrooms will provide more safety and privacy to passengers needing to use the facilities.
Passengers requiring access to a restroom facility during this temporary closure can utilize the public restrooms available at SeaTac Airport.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Sounder train
S Line train #1502 (5:01 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station) delayed about 10 minutes today due to freight interference.
Affected direction: to Seattle
Affected stops:
Sumner Station (Northbound)
Auburn Station (Northbound)
Kent Station (Northbound)
Tukwila Station (Northbound)
King Street Station
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Sound Transit will be replacing the stairs to the pedestrian bridge at Kent Station beginning Monday, May 15 through Monday, September 11. The work is scheduled to take place weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., however, construction may continue through the weekend if necessary to maintain project timelines.
This project will be completed in two phases:
- West stair replacement: Monday, May 15 - Friday, July 7
- East stair replacement: Monday, July 10 - Monday, September 11
The elevators will be the single point of access for the pedestrian bridge, and alternate access is available using the crossing at E. Smith St. at the south end of the tracks.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
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: May 30 - 1:38 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.
Elevator outages
| Station | Unit # | ADA critical | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Street Station | #506 | YES | Southbound mezzanine to surface | Mechanical | Tentative - 6/02 |
| Westlake Station | #306 | Northbound mezzanine to surface - center square | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 7/7 |
Escalator outage
| Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International District / Chinatown Station |
#904 | Southbound platform to Angle Lake to street level - Up only | Environmental | Tentative - 6/15 |
| University Street Station | #503 | Northbound mezzanine to surface - Up Only | Scheduled Maintenance | 5/26 |
| University Street Station | #506 | Northbound surface to mezzanine - Down Only | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #304 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Macy's - up only | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 6/1 |
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Jun 7 - 7:43 p.m.
(updated: May 11 - 8:34 p.m.)
Several parking stalls at Northgate Station Garage are closed off until further notice due to water intrusion issues. These stalls will be closed off until water intrusion issues are resolved to minimize vehicle damage.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Mar 6 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: May 11 - 8:34 p.m.)
U District Station will be experiencing a temporary entrance closure on Tuesday, March 7 for 4 hours due to construction. This construction project will impact station entrances as well as the sidewalk on the east side of Brooklyn Avenue NE between NE 43rd St and the north station entrance.
During this time, the northern entrance to the station off Brooklyn Ave NE (Entrance A) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All passengers must use the entrance off NE 43rd St (Entrance B) to access the station.
When the north entrance is closed, the north elevator will not operate. During this closure, passengers needing elevator access will only be able to use the south elevator between the street and the platform.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Announcement
Apr 22 - 12:00 a.m.
(updated: May 11 - 6:32 p.m.)
Beacon Hill Station bike cage is out of order and unavailable until further notice.
For alternate storage locations please visit the BikeLink map.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.