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Link light rail
Delay
Ongoing
1 Line and 2 Line trains to Lynnwood are delayed until further notice due to mechanical issues. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: March 26, 4:47 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
2 Line trains have begun service between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown. Passengers traveling south of International District/Chinatown must board 1 Line trains.
In effect: March 10-28
Routes: 1 Line
Between Feb. 14 and March 27, passengers can board 2 Line trains between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown. All passengers must exit at International District/Chinatown and board 1 Line trains to travel further south during final testing.
- Pay attention to train head signs.
- Passengers traveling south of downtown Seattle must board 1 Line trains.
- Passengers traveling between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown can board 1 Line or 2 Line trains.
- All passengers MUST exit 2 Line trains at International District/Chinatown, starting Feb.14.
- Airport travelers should wait for 1 Line trains to avoid transferring.
2 Line service between Redmond and Lynnwood begins March 28.
- Pay attention to train head signs.
- Passengers traveling south of downtown Seattle must board 1 Line trains.
- Passengers traveling between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown can board 1 Line or 2 Line trains.
- All passengers MUST exit 2 Line trains at International District/Chinatown, starting Feb.14.
- Airport travelers should wait for 1 Line trains to avoid transferring.
2 Line service between Redmond and Lynnwood begins March 28.
Announcement
Upcoming
Mariners Game today at T-Mobile Park, start time 7:10 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: March 26, 7:10 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Guardians
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Announcement
Upcoming
On March 26, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., several parking stalls at Federal Way Downtown Station’s garage and short-term lot will be blocked.
In effect: March 26-27
Routes: 1 Line
About 3 ADA parking stalls will be used for vault access ladder installation. The work will start at 8 p.m., March 26, and end at 4 a.m., March 27.
Other ADA stalls and parking spaces will remain available.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
Other ADA stalls and parking spaces will remain available.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
Announcement
Upcoming
Starting March 28, 1 Line service will end around midnight depending on station.
In effect: March 28, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Please note that this is a general guideline, be sure to check out the 1 Line schedule to confirm if your trip is affected.
Passengers traveling after midnight between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle should take the new 570 Night Bus. Check out the schedule at soundtransit.org/570.
Passengers traveling after midnight between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle should take the new 570 Night Bus. Check out the schedule at soundtransit.org/570.
Delay
Ongoing
1 Line and 2 Line trains to Lynnwood are delayed until further notice due to mechanical issues. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: March 26, 4:47 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Resolved: T Line has resumed regular service. Please expect delays as service recovers.
In effect: March 26, 3:45 p.m. until later today
Routes: T Line
Sounder train
Announcement
Upcoming
Beginning Monday, March 30, the N Line will have some schedule adjustments.
In effect: March 30 - April 7
Routes: N Line
The N Line train 1700 will depart Seattle at 3:45 p.m., giving passengers an earlier commute option.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
Announcement
Upcoming
Beginning Monday, March 30, the S Line will have some schedule adjustments.
In effect: March 30 - April 7
Routes: S Line
S Line train 1507 (departing King Street Station at 2:25 p.m.) will extend to Lakewood, instead of Tacoma. The 1520 train (departing at 3:52 p.m.) will begin from Lakewood. Both changes will provide more options for passengers living further south.
ST Express bus
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Stop relocation
Ongoing
Stop #820 5th Ave & Jefferson St (SB) relocated from Mon Mar 16 at 7:00 PM to Fri Apr 10 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: March 16 - April 10
Routes: 545
Affected routes:
630 (Community Shuttle)
ST 545
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 5th Ave, just north of James St (SB)
630 (Community Shuttle)
ST 545
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 5th Ave, just north of James St (SB)
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Service change
Upcoming
New ST 570 Night Bus pilot begins March 28, operating between SeaTac and downtown Seattle.
In effect: March 28, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 570
The new overnight bus service will begin between SeaTac Airport Station, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle stations. Buses will run about every 30 minutes, starting about 15 minutes after the last train.
Check out the Night Bus Pilot at soundtransit.org/570
Check out the Night Bus Pilot at soundtransit.org/570
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Announcement
Upcoming
2026 Service Change occurs March 28-30. Changes include schedule adjustments on Sounder, Sound Transit Express, and Link services.
In effect: March 28-31
Routes: 545, 510, 515, 560, 574 & 596
Along with the Crosslake Connection opening, late-night 1 Line service will end around midnight, depending on your location within the system. Additionally, we will pilot an overnight bus service between SeaTac, Tukwila International Boulevard, and downtown Seattle. Also, there are schedule adjustments for Sound Transit Express and Sounder routes to enhance connection points and reliability.
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Learn more at soundtransit.org/servicechange
Stations
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Capitol Hill Station - Elevators 1 & 3 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: March 26, 3:49 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Passengers requiring elevator service must board at another station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the corner of Broadway Ave E and E John St.
2. Go to the King County Metro bus stop on E John St near 10th Ave E.
3. Take southbound King County Metro route 10 to 4th Ave & Pine St for Westlake Station.
4. Street level elevators at Westlake Station are located on Pine St between 3rd & 4th Ave.
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the platform.
1. Board the 1 Line toward Federal Way.
2. Exit the 1 Line at Westlake Station.
3. Exit Westlake Station and go to the King County Metro bus stop at 4th Ave & Pine St.
4. Take northbound King County Metro route 10 to Broadway Ave E & E John St to return to Capitol Hill Station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the corner of Broadway Ave E and E John St.
2. Go to the King County Metro bus stop on E John St near 10th Ave E.
3. Take southbound King County Metro route 10 to 4th Ave & Pine St for Westlake Station.
4. Street level elevators at Westlake Station are located on Pine St between 3rd & 4th Ave.
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the platform.
1. Board the 1 Line toward Federal Way.
2. Exit the 1 Line at Westlake Station.
3. Exit Westlake Station and go to the King County Metro bus stop at 4th Ave & Pine St.
4. Take northbound King County Metro route 10 to Broadway Ave E & E John St to return to Capitol Hill Station.
Announcement
Upcoming
On March 26, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., several parking stalls at Federal Way Downtown Station’s garage and short-term lot will be blocked.
In effect: March 26-27
Routes: 1 Line
About 3 ADA parking stalls will be used for vault access ladder installation. The work will start at 8 p.m., March 26, and end at 4 a.m., March 27.
Other ADA stalls and parking spaces will remain available.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
Other ADA stalls and parking spaces will remain available.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
Announcement
Ongoing
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: Nov. 23, 7:26 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Sound Transit continues to upgrade elevators and escalators at International District/Chinatown Station. See below for current service status during the improvement process.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Federal Way platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 902 from Federal Way platform – in service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Federal Way platform – out of service
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Southeast stairwell to/from Lynnwood platform – closed
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Federal Way platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 902 from Federal Way platform – in service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Federal Way platform – out of service
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Southeast stairwell to/from Lynnwood platform – closed
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Kent Station - Elevator 5 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: March 26, 3:56 p.m.
Routes: S Line
To ride the Sounder from the pedestrian bridge:
1. Return to the Kent Station parking garage.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
3. Passengers can access track 1 from 1st Ave N.
To Track 2:
1. Follow the pedestrian walkway toward E Smith St.
2. Cross E Smith St at the crosswalk.
3. Follow the pedestrian walkway to track 2.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
1. Return to the Kent Station parking garage.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
3. Passengers can access track 1 from 1st Ave N.
To Track 2:
1. Follow the pedestrian walkway toward E Smith St.
2. Cross E Smith St at the crosswalk.
3. Follow the pedestrian walkway to track 2.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
Announcement
Ongoing
SeaTac Airport Station 2nd pedestrian bridge elevator construction begins January 8, 2025.
In effect: Jan. 8, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning January 8, 2025, through 2026, construction will take place at SeaTac Airport Station to add a new elevator to the pedestrian bridge. The new elevator will provide an additional option for passengers to travel from the pedestrian bridge to the pickup/drop off parking lot adjacent to the station. During construction, passengers can expect pedestrian walkways to occasionally be blocked or narrowed, and access to the current elevator periodically interrupted.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access is unavailable, passengers may catch the Rapid Ride A Line bus from SeaTac Airport Station to Tukwila International Boulevard Station in order to use the 1 Line.
The pedestrian bridge from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Beginning February 10, 2025 half of the passenger pick up/drop off area will be closed, as will some parts of the plaza near the stairs and existing elevator as equipment begins to come in for construction of the new elevator.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
Announcement
Ongoing
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is closed until further notice due to needed maintenance. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters of the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Elevator closure
Ongoing
University of Washington Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled outage.
In effect: March 10, 4:23 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the elevator located directly across from the out of service unit down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the nearby elevator located directly across from the out of service unit up to the street or pedestrian bridge to Montlake Blvd NE.
1. Take the elevator located directly across from the out of service unit down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the nearby elevator located directly across from the out of service unit up to the street or pedestrian bridge to Montlake Blvd NE.
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