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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.
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (46th Ave W and North Parking Garage) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 3, 11:35 p.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.
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.
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.
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.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
South Bellevue Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance. The elevator at the Exit A serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and parking levels is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 4, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the garage.
2. Take the elevator to the ground level.
3. Travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the garage.
2. Take the elevator up to the desired level.
Sounder train
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 27, 3:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 6:00 PM on Sun Oct 6 due to special event
In effect: Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Want to spread out a bit on your Sounder S Line ride to the game? Head for the northernmost train cars—they're usually a lot less crowded! For even more breathing room, try catching the second S line train in and out of Seattle; it’s generally a bit roomier than the first one. Enjoy the extra space!
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.
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 27, 3:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 6:00 PM on Sun Oct 6 due to special event
In effect: Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Want to spread out a bit on your Sounder S Line ride to the game? Head for the northernmost train cars—they're usually a lot less crowded! For even more breathing room, try catching the second S line train in and out of Seattle; it’s generally a bit roomier than the first one. Enjoy the extra space!
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 542 to U-District Station will be affected in the Montlake area on Saturday, October 5 from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM during the Husky football game, plus game day traffic revisions.
In effect: Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Routes: 542
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
ST 550 to Seattle will be rerouted off Pike St between 4th Ave and 7th Ave from Saturday, October 5 at 7:00 AM to Sunday, October 6 at 4:00 PM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 5-6
Routes: 550
Stop #1190 Pike St & 6th Ave (EB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #691 4th Ave & Union St (NB)
Stop #11130 Pike St & Convention Pl (EB)
ST 554 trip to Downtown Seattle scheduled at 12:38 PM from Issaquah Highlands P&R - Bay 4 (EB) is not operating today.
In effect: Oct. 4, 12:44 p.m. - 1:31 p.m.
Routes: 554
Buses will not serve Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 (WB) from 2:15 PM to 3:50 PM on Saturday, October 5 during Husky Service Shuttles; buses will serve Bay 2 instead.
In effect: Oct. 5, 2:15 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Routes: 554
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
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.
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.
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 27, 3:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (46th Ave W and North Parking Garage) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 3, 11:35 p.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
South Bellevue Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance. The elevator at the Exit A serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and parking levels is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 4, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the garage.
2. Take the elevator to the ground level.
3. Travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the garage.
2. Take the elevator up to the desired level.
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.
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.