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Link light rail
Link light rail has 4 alerts
Announcement
Upcoming
What’s happening in Seattle today that may impact your travel. Plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
WA Huskies' Dawgs after Dark - 6:30 p.m.
Mariners vs Kansas City Royals - 6:40 p.m.
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.
Mariners vs Kansas City Royals - 6:40 p.m.
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.
Link shuttle
Upcoming
On Saturday, May 2, from the start of service until noon, shuttle buses will replace 2 Line trains between Spring District and Overlake Village stations for scheduled maintenance.
In effect: May 2, 3:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Sound Transit is upgrading signaling equipment between Spring District and Overlake Village stations to improve system reliability.
2 Line trains will arrive every 20 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Spring District stations, and every 13 minutes between Overlake Village and Downtown Redmond stations.
At Wilburton and Spring District stations, please board all trains on the platform to Lynnwood. At Overlake Village Station, please board all trains on the platform to Downtown Redmond.
2 Line shuttle buses will arrive about every 10 to 15 minutes.
Below are shuttle bus stops for affected stations:
Spring District
• To Lynnwood: 120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
BelRed
• To Lynnwood: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
Overlake Village
• To Lynnwood: 152nd Ave NE & Da Vinci Ave NE
• To Downtown Redmond: 152nd Ave NE & NE Shen St
2 Line trains will arrive every 20 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Spring District stations, and every 13 minutes between Overlake Village and Downtown Redmond stations.
At Wilburton and Spring District stations, please board all trains on the platform to Lynnwood. At Overlake Village Station, please board all trains on the platform to Downtown Redmond.
2 Line shuttle buses will arrive about every 10 to 15 minutes.
Below are shuttle bus stops for affected stations:
Spring District
• To Lynnwood: 120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 120th Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
BelRed
• To Lynnwood: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
Overlake Village
• To Lynnwood: 152nd Ave NE & Da Vinci Ave NE
• To Downtown Redmond: 152nd Ave NE & NE Shen St
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
Upcoming
What’s happening in Seattle today that may impact your travel. Plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: May 1, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
WA Huskies' Dawgs after Dark - 6:30 p.m.
Mariners vs Kansas City Royals - 6:40 p.m.
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.
Mariners vs Kansas City Royals - 6:40 p.m.
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.
Sounder train
Sounder train has 5 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: April 28 - May 31
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
In effect: May 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: April 28 - May 31
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
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.
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
In effect: May 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 28 alerts
Stop relocation
Ongoing
Stop #76870 NE Bothell Way & 68th Ave NE (EB) and Stop #76880 NE Bothell Way & 73rd Ave NE (EB) relocated from Wed Apr 22 through Wed April 21, 2027 due to construction.
In effect: April 22, 2026 - April 22, 2027
Routes: 522
This is an update to the previous alert.
Affected routes:
322
331
372
981
ST 522
Routes 372, 981 & ST 522 get on/off:
The temporary stop on NE Bothell Way just east of the regular stop (EB)
Route 322 and 331 to Kenmore P&R get on/off:
Stop #70022 68th Ave Ne & Ne Bothell Way (NB)
Stop #76376 Kenmore Park & Ride & 73rd Ave Ne (EB)
Affected routes:
322
331
372
981
ST 522
Routes 372, 981 & ST 522 get on/off:
The temporary stop on NE Bothell Way just east of the regular stop (EB)
Route 322 and 331 to Kenmore P&R get on/off:
Stop #70022 68th Ave Ne & Ne Bothell Way (NB)
Stop #76376 Kenmore Park & Ride & 73rd Ave Ne (EB)
Service revision
Ongoing
Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522: Due to the Stride construction project at NE Bothell Way and 61st Ave NE, a long-term temporary stop has been established for Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522.
In effect: April 14 - Sep. 14
Routes: 522
Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522 – New Long-Term Temporary Stop
Due to the Stride construction project at NE Bothell Way and 61st Ave NE, a long-term temporary stop has been established for Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522 until Sunday, September 13.
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
Due to the Stride construction project at NE Bothell Way and 61st Ave NE, a long-term temporary stop has been established for Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522 until Sunday, September 13.
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
Cancelation
Ongoing
Route 535 trip departing at 3:20 PM from NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5 canceled today
In effect: May 1, 4:46 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Routes: 535
Affected direction: to Lynnwood City Center Station
Affected stops:
(CT Stop #1303) Alderwood Mall Pkwy & 184th St SW
(CT Stop #1305) Alderwood Mall Pkwy & Beech Rd
(CT Stop #2118) Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5
Affected stops:
(CT Stop #1303) Alderwood Mall Pkwy & 184th St SW
(CT Stop #1305) Alderwood Mall Pkwy & Beech Rd
(CT Stop #2118) Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5
Multi route reroute
Upcoming
Route 271 and ST 542 will be affected in the Montlake area during the Opening Day of Boating Season on Saturday, May 2 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
In effect: May 2, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Routes: 542
Affected stops:
Stop #29240 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Stop #25754 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (EB)
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
Stop #29440 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy (NB)
Route 271 and ST 542 to University District get on/off at:
Stop #11352 15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St (NB)*
*Customers intending to go to UW Medical Center can board Route 44 at Stop #10912 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St (SB)
Route 271 and ST 542 to Issaquah TC/Redmond get on/off at:
Stop #10917 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St (SB)
The temporary stop on NE Pacific St east of University Way NE (WB)
Stop #29240 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Stop #25754 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (EB)
Stop #25753 SR 520 & Montlake Blvd E (WB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
Stop #29440 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy (NB)
Route 271 and ST 542 to University District get on/off at:
Stop #11352 15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St (NB)*
*Customers intending to go to UW Medical Center can board Route 44 at Stop #10912 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St (SB)
Route 271 and ST 542 to Issaquah TC/Redmond get on/off at:
Stop #10917 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St (SB)
The temporary stop on NE Pacific St east of University Way NE (WB)
Multi route reroute
Upcoming
ST 550 and ST 554 will be rerouted off 2nd Ave between University St and Madison St from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sat May 2 due to construction.
In effect: May 2, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected stops:
Stop #320 2nd Ave & Seneca St (SB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #300 2nd Ave & Pike St (SB)
Stop #340 2nd Ave & Marion St (SB)
Stop #320 2nd Ave & Seneca St (SB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #300 2nd Ave & Pike St (SB)
Stop #340 2nd Ave & Marion St (SB)
Multi route reroute
Upcoming
ST 550 and ST 554 will be rerouted off 2nd Ave between University St and Madison St from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sat May 2 due to construction.
In effect: May 2, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected stops:
Stop #320 2nd Ave & Seneca St (SB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #300 2nd Ave & Pike St (SB)
Stop #340 2nd Ave & Marion St (SB)
Stop #320 2nd Ave & Seneca St (SB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #300 2nd Ave & Pike St (SB)
Stop #340 2nd Ave & Marion St (SB)
Single route reroute
Upcoming
ST 554 to Downtown Seattle will be rerouted off I-90 between Mercer Island and 4th Ave S from Fri May 1 at 10:00 PM to Sat May 2 at 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: May 1-2
Routes: 554
Affected stops:
Stop #8494 Rainier Av S & S Charles St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
* Please board route 7 to go to downtown seattle.
Stop #8494 Rainier Av S & S Charles St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
* Please board route 7 to go to downtown seattle.
Stations
Stations has 7 alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Capitol Hill Station elevator 1 out of service due to scheduled maintenance. The elevator at the E Denny Way exit serving the street, South Mezzanine, and platform is out of service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: March 27, 9:35 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the street:
1. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn right toward E John St.
2. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
3. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the South Mezzanine:
1. Take the pedestrian walkway toward the west exit.
2. Take elevator up to the street.
3. Turn left on Broadway Ave E.
4. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
5. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To exit the station from the platform:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward the E John St exit.
2. Take the platform elevator to the North Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine up to the street (E John St & Broadway Ave E).
1. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn right toward E John St.
2. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
3. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the South Mezzanine:
1. Take the pedestrian walkway toward the west exit.
2. Take elevator up to the street.
3. Turn left on Broadway Ave E.
4. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
5. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To exit the station from the platform:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward the E John St exit.
2. Take the platform elevator to the North Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine up to the street (E John St & Broadway Ave E).
Announcement
Ongoing
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 escalators at International District/Chinatown Station. See below for current service status during the improvement process.
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
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 4 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage. The elevator serving the street (Track 1) and pedestrian bridge to Track 2 is out of service.
In effect: May 1, 4:50 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
Elevator outage at University of Washington Station. The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service.
In effect: March 29, 9:21 p.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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