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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Apr 12 - 3:45 p.m.
(updated: Apr 12 - 4:40 p.m.)
Tukwila Int'l Blvd elevator to Angle Lake platform unavailable until further notice due to misuse
The Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station southbound platform elevator is out of service.
Southbound 1 Line customers requiring elevator service from the platform, ride to SeaTac Airport Station and transfer to a northbound train back to Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station.
Intending southbound 1 Line riders requiring elevator service to the platform, can either ride Metro RapidRide A Line from Bay 1 on the ground level to International Blvd S and S 176th Street, cross International Blvd and use the skybridge to SeaTac Station, or ride the 1 Line north to Rainier Beach Station and transfer to a southbound train to SeaTac.
The elevator to and from the northbound platform is operating.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Elevator outage
Jan 12 - 10:37 a.m.
(updated: Apr 10 - 1:22 p.m.)
Pioneer Square Yesler Way (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice
To exit via elevator, ride the 1 Line to International District/Chinatown Station and ride King County Metro Route 62 from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to reach Pioneer Square Station.
To board a train to Northgate, ride King County Metro routes 7, 14, or 36 from 3rd Ave & James St to reach International District/Chinatown Station where elevators serving the platform to Northgate are operational.
To board a train to Angle Lake, riders may either access the station via the James St entrance (Exit A2) or ride King County Metro routes 7, 14, or 36 from 3rd Ave & James St to reach International District/Chinatown Station where elevators serving the platform to Angle Lake are operational.
Last updated: Jan 13, 2023 7:51 PM
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.
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Apr 14 - 1:39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square Station | #701 | Connecting platform to Northgate and north mezzanine | Environmental | Tentative - 4/21 | |
| Roosevelt Station | #001 | Surface to Platform - South | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/14 | |
| Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station | #003 | YES | Mezzanine to southbound platform | Vandalism | TBD |
| University Street Station | #506 | YES | Southbound mezzanine to surface - ONLY ELEVATOR | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #304 | Southbound middle platform to mezzanine | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/21 | |
| Westlake Station | #305 | Southbound mezzanine to surface - Macy's bldg. | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/28 |
Escalator outages
| Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International District / Chinatown Station |
#904 | From platform to Angle Lake to street level | Environmental | TBD |
| Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station | #008 | East surface to mezzanine - Down Only | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #301 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Up Only | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 4/21 |
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
ST Express bus
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: Apr 14 - 9:56 p.m.)
Northgate Station | Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Routes 512, 513 & 1 Line
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.
Sound Transit will open the new parking garage at the Lynnwood Transit Center on Monday, April 17.
Driveway entrances for the new garage are located off 48th Avenue and 44th Avenue.
The new garage contains 1,670 parking stalls in a five-story structure. Along with adjacent surface lots containing 226 stalls, the Lynnwood City Center Station will have nearly 1,900 parking stalls.
Please give yourself extra time to arrive at the garage and navigate to the bus loop.
After parking, all passengers should use the pedestrian walkway, accessed from the garage's first floor, then go through the new plaza and across 46th Ave W to the bus bays.
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
Elevator outage
Apr 12 - 3:45 p.m.
(updated: Apr 12 - 4:40 p.m.)
Tukwila Int'l Blvd elevator to Angle Lake platform unavailable until further notice due to misuse
The Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station southbound platform elevator is out of service.
Southbound 1 Line customers requiring elevator service from the platform, ride to SeaTac Airport Station and transfer to a northbound train back to Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station.
Intending southbound 1 Line riders requiring elevator service to the platform, can either ride Metro RapidRide A Line from Bay 1 on the ground level to International Blvd S and S 176th Street, cross International Blvd and use the skybridge to SeaTac Station, or ride the 1 Line north to Rainier Beach Station and transfer to a southbound train to SeaTac.
The elevator to and from the northbound platform is operating.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.
Elevator outage
Jan 12 - 10:37 a.m.
(updated: Apr 10 - 1:22 p.m.)
Pioneer Square Yesler Way (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice
To exit via elevator, ride the 1 Line to International District/Chinatown Station and ride King County Metro Route 62 from S Jackson St & 5th Ave S to reach Pioneer Square Station.
To board a train to Northgate, ride King County Metro routes 7, 14, or 36 from 3rd Ave & James St to reach International District/Chinatown Station where elevators serving the platform to Northgate are operational.
To board a train to Angle Lake, riders may either access the station via the James St entrance (Exit A2) or ride King County Metro routes 7, 14, or 36 from 3rd Ave & James St to reach International District/Chinatown Station where elevators serving the platform to Angle Lake are operational.
Last updated: Jan 13, 2023 7:51 PM
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.
Announcement
Mar 21 - 5:15 p.m.
(updated: Apr 14 - 9:56 p.m.)
Northgate Station | Restrooms Temporarily Closed
Routes 512, 513 & 1 Line
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
Mar 6 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: Apr 10 - 1:33 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
Jun 7 - 7:43 p.m.
(updated: Jan 24 - 6:04 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.
Sounder train
Announcement
Apr 12 - 8:00 p.m.
(updated: Feb 28 - 10:42 p.m.)
Sounder Special Event Service | Seattle Mariners | April 16
N Line & S Line
Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains are operating to the Mariners 1:10 p.m. game on Sunday, April 16 against the Colorado Rockies.
Sounder Special Event Service | Seattle Mariners | April 16
| From Lakewood to Seattle | Train: 1610 |
|---|---|
| Lakewood | 10:11 a.m. |
| South Tacoma | 10:16 a.m. |
| Tacoma | 10:25 a.m. |
| Puyallup | 10:38 a.m. |
| Sumner | 10:43 a.m. |
| Auburn | 10:53 a.m. |
| Kent | 11:00 a.m. |
| Tukwila | 11:07 a.m. |
| Seattle | 11:27 a.m. |
| From Everett to Seattle | Train: 1811 |
| Everett | 10:45 a.m. |
| Mukilteo | 10:56 a.m. |
| Edmonds | 11:11 a.m. |
| Seattle | 11:44 a.m. |
Return schedule - from Seattle/King Street Station
Trips from Mariners games depart 35 minutes after the game ends.
An online schedule of Sounder trains serving Mariners games is available at www.soundtransit.org/sounderweekend.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
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: Apr 14 - 1:39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square Station | #701 | Connecting platform to Northgate and north mezzanine | Environmental | Tentative - 4/21 | |
| Roosevelt Station | #001 | Surface to Platform - South | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/14 | |
| Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station | #003 | YES | Mezzanine to southbound platform | Vandalism | TBD |
| University Street Station | #506 | YES | Southbound mezzanine to surface - ONLY ELEVATOR | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #304 | Southbound middle platform to mezzanine | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/21 | |
| Westlake Station | #305 | Southbound mezzanine to surface - Macy's bldg. | Vandalism | Tentative - 4/28 |
Escalator outages
| Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International District / Chinatown Station |
#904 | From platform to Angle Lake to street level | Environmental | TBD |
| Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station | #008 | East surface to mezzanine - Down Only | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #301 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Up Only | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 4/21 |
See something wrong? Text/call security (206)-398-5268.