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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Jan 12 - 10:37 a.m.
(updated: Jan 13 - 7:53 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
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Elevator outage
Jan 9 - 12:25 p.m.
(updated: Jan 13 - 5:55 p.m.)
University St 3rd Avenue (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue.
When the Exit C elevator is not operating, passengers requiring elevator service can use either the Exit A2 elevator to 3rd Avenue & University Street, or the accessible Exit B pathway to exit at 2nd Ave & University St.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Feb 1 - 4:39 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.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Westlake Station | #301 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Up only | Misuse | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 |
Connecting south mezzanine to street level at 3rd Ave & Seneca St (Exit C) |
Mechanical | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #701 | Connecting platform to Northgate and north mezzanine | Mechanical | Tentative - 2/24 |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Unit # | Location | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Station | #306 | Mezzanine to Century Square - Up only | Tentative - 2/10 |
| Westlake Station | #307 | Mezzanine to street level - Down only | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Westlake Station | #308 | Mezzanine to Street level | Tentative - 2/9 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #704 | Southbound platform to mezzanine | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #705 | Connecting north mezzanine to street level at 3rd Ave & James St (Exit B) | TBD |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 | From 3rd Ave & Cherry St (Exit A) street level to north mezzanine | Tentative - 2/02 |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 | From platform to Angle Lake to street level | TBD |
| Tukwila International Boulevard Station | #008 | Street level to mezzanine | Tentative - 1/31 |
| SeaTac/Airport Station | #002 | South station entrance from platform to street level | TBD |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
ST Express bus
Reroute
Jan 30 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: Jan 26 - 6:46 p.m.)
ST Express Route 542 to Redmond will be rerouted off the ramp from Montlake Blvd to SR-520 from Monday, January 30 through Thursday, February 2. This reroute will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to the end of service each night due to construction.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 542 – Eastbound to Redmond
[10:00 p.m. - end of service]
Missed stops:
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1
Use stops:
- NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE
- NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2
ST Express 542 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Jan 27 - 7:00 p.m.
(updated: Jan 22 - 4:27 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
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Following the construction zone shift, we’ll instate a new pedestrian detour starting Jan. 26, 2023. The new construction zone will redirect pedestrian traffic from the southern sidewalk of North Mercer Way between 77th Avenue Southeast and 80th Avenue Southeast. Pedestrians will instead need to make use of the detour depicted in the map below.
In addition, the King County Metro bus stop located on N Mercer Way and 80th Ave SE will be temporarily moved west of its current location.
What
Sidewalk closure, new pedestrian detour and movement of bus stop.
When
From Jan. 26, 2023 to Mar. 10, 2023
Where
N Mercer Way between 77th Ave. SE and 80th Ave SE.
More
- Follow all detour signs and stay clear of construction zones.
- Leave early and allow extra time to reach your destination.
- Dates and times are subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen issues.
Click here for more information: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/parking/east-king-county/mercer-island-park-ride
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Jan 13 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: Jan 24 - 6:06 p.m.)
Olive Way & Boren Ave | Permanent Stop Closure
Routes 512 & 545
ST Express routes 512 & 545 will be experiencing a permanent stop closure at Olive Way & Boren Ave beginning on Tuesday, January 17th.
ST Express 512 – Northbound to Everett
Closed stops:
- Olive Way & Boren Ave
Use stops:
- Olive Way & Terry Ave
ST Express 512 - Southbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
ST Express 545 – Eastbound to Redmond
Closed stops:
- Olive Way & Boren Ave
Use stops:
- Olive Way & Terry Ave
ST Express 545 - Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Dec 8 - 10:21 a.m.
ST Express buses experiencing trip cancellations due to bus system issue
Routes 522, 542, 545, 550, 554, 556 & 566
Due to a bus system issue found, some ST Express trips will be canceled.
Riders are encouraged to use the trip planning tools to plan any trips. To find out more, you can sign up for transit alerts via email or text. Riders can also get additional information on Sound Transit and King County Metro websites.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
(updated: Oct 31 - 9:39 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.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.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.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Link light rail
Elevator outage
Jan 12 - 10:37 a.m.
(updated: Jan 13 - 7:53 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
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Elevator outage
Jan 9 - 12:25 p.m.
(updated: Jan 13 - 5:55 p.m.)
University St 3rd Avenue (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue.
When the Exit C elevator is not operating, passengers requiring elevator service can use either the Exit A2 elevator to 3rd Avenue & University Street, or the accessible Exit B pathway to exit at 2nd Ave & University St.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
U District Station will be experiencing a temporary entrance closure beginning as early as Monday, February 6 due to construction.
During this time, the northern entrance to the station off Brooklyn Ave NE (Entrance A) will be closed. All passengers must use the entrance off NE 43rd St (Entrance B) to access the station.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
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
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: Feb 1 - 4:39 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.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Unit # | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Westlake Station | #301 | Southbound platform to mezzanine - Up only | Misuse | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 |
Connecting south mezzanine to street level at 3rd Ave & Seneca St (Exit C) |
Mechanical | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #701 | Connecting platform to Northgate and north mezzanine | Mechanical | Tentative - 2/24 |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Unit # | Location | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Station | #306 | Mezzanine to Century Square - Up only | Tentative - 2/10 |
| Westlake Station | #307 | Mezzanine to street level - Down only | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Westlake Station | #308 | Mezzanine to Street level | Tentative - 2/9 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #704 | Southbound platform to mezzanine | Tentative - 2/17 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #705 | Connecting north mezzanine to street level at 3rd Ave & James St (Exit B) | TBD |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 | From 3rd Ave & Cherry St (Exit A) street level to north mezzanine | Tentative - 2/02 |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 | From platform to Angle Lake to street level | TBD |
| Tukwila International Boulevard Station | #008 | Street level to mezzanine | Tentative - 1/31 |
| SeaTac/Airport Station | #002 | South station entrance from platform to street level | TBD |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.