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2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to Pinehurst Station Construction being paused until Monday, Oct. 6, 1 Line trains will not be sharing one track at Shoreline South/148th Station on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Friday, Oct. 3. Trains will arrive at stations every 12 minutes starting at 7 pm.
In effect: Sep. 29 - Oct. 6
Routes: 1 Line
Schedule, Platform Use, and Arrival Frequencies:
Oct. 2-3: All platforms open - 7 p.m. to start of service, 12-min headways
Oct. 6-9: Platform to Lynnwood - 7 p.m. to start of service, 12-min headways
The schedule may extend beyond October 9, with updates posted at stations and online.
For assistance at stations, call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. Subscribe to service alerts at soundtransit.org/alerts for updates.
Oct. 2-3: All platforms open - 7 p.m. to start of service, 12-min headways
Oct. 6-9: Platform to Lynnwood - 7 p.m. to start of service, 12-min headways
The schedule may extend beyond October 9, with updates posted at stations and online.
For assistance at stations, call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. Subscribe to service alerts at soundtransit.org/alerts for updates.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting on September 11 through November 14, the south parking lot at Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed to vehicles. This is to allow for construction of a new trash enclosure.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Nov. 15
Routes: 1 Line
The ONLY vehicles allowed access during the construction will be those using the ADA parking spaces and paratransit bus service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
1 Alert
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
Sounder train
1 Alert
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 9:51 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 5 for the Seahawks game. T Line will provide extra morning service connecting riders to S Line trains.
In effect: Oct. 5, 9:50 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-S Line trains will depart Lakewood at 9:51 a.m. & 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 10 minutes (or when full) and 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! 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!
T Line will provide additional morning service to help riders connect to the S Line for the game. Trains from St. Joseph Station (depart 9:32 a.m. and 9:52 a.m.) to Tacoma Dome Station.
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line trains will depart Lakewood at 9:51 a.m. & 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 10 minutes (or when full) and 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! 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!
T Line will provide additional morning service to help riders connect to the S Line for the game. Trains from St. Joseph Station (depart 9:32 a.m. and 9:52 a.m.) to Tacoma Dome Station.
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
1 Alert
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 9:51 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 5 for the Seahawks game. T Line will provide extra morning service connecting riders to S Line trains.
In effect: Oct. 5, 9:50 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-S Line trains will depart Lakewood at 9:51 a.m. & 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 10 minutes (or when full) and 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! 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!
T Line will provide additional morning service to help riders connect to the S Line for the game. Trains from St. Joseph Station (depart 9:32 a.m. and 9:52 a.m.) to Tacoma Dome Station.
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line trains will depart Lakewood at 9:51 a.m. & 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 10 minutes (or when full) and 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! 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!
T Line will provide additional morning service to help riders connect to the S Line for the game. Trains from St. Joseph Station (depart 9:32 a.m. and 9:52 a.m.) to Tacoma Dome Station.
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
ST Express bus
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #76390 NE Bothell Way & 68th Ave NE (WB) is closed today until Fri Oct 3, 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM nightly, due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 14 - Oct. 3
Routes: 522
Affected routes:
322
331
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
Stop #76372 NE Bothell Way & Kenmore P&R (WB)
The temporary stop on NE Bothel Way just east of 65th Ave NE (WB)
322
331
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
Stop #76372 NE Bothell Way & Kenmore P&R (WB)
The temporary stop on NE Bothel Way just east of 65th Ave NE (WB)
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stop revision
Ongoing
The SR 520 Evergreen and Yarrow Point Freeway Station Platform Stops have Limited Accessibility for Ramp or Lift Deployment.
In effect: May 5, 4:00 a.m.
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected routes:
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
1 Alert
Stop revision
Ongoing
The SR 520 Evergreen and Yarrow Point Freeway Station Platform Stops have Limited Accessibility for Ramp or Lift Deployment.
In effect: May 5, 4:00 a.m.
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected routes:
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
982
986
ST 542
ST 545
Affected stops:
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Effective now, and until further notice, this bus stop is inaccessible for customers requiring a ramp or lift on routes 255, 982 and 986 operating coach numbers 7200-7399, 6800-6899, and ST Express routes 542 and 545 operating coach numbers 9500-9659 due to safety concerns.
Alternative ramp and lift service is available at the following locations:
Routes 255 & 986 to Kirkland, the University District or Haller Lake: east of here at the South Kirkland Park and Ride.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit wants to hear from riders who recently used either Renton Transit Center or Tukwila International Boulevard Station. Please take a few minutes to share your experience by filling out this quick survey!
In effect: Sep. 15 - Oct. 6
Routes: 560
2 Alerts
1 Alert
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stations
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at Capitol Hill Station due to unscheduled outage. 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: Oct. 1, 4:31 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 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 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.
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) elevator access to the platform.
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 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.
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) elevator access to the platform.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: May 24, 3:59 a.m.
Routes: 1 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 Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/2)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – out of 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 Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/2)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – out of 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.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Kent Station garage elevator 3 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: Sep. 23, 4:08 a.m.
Routes: S Line
Please use elevator 1 located in the northeast corner of the garage until repairs have been completed.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Mountlake Terrace Station Garage elevator 1 will be out of service from Wednesday, October 1 until Friday, October 3 for scheduled maintenance. Please use adjacent elevator. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 1-3
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
To ride Sound Transit Express Buses:
1. Take the adjacent elevator up to level "3" (Pedestrians Bridge Level).
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
To ride Sound Transit Express Buses:
1. Take the adjacent elevator up to level "3" (Pedestrians Bridge Level).
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
1 Alert
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.
1 Alert
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
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
University of Washington Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
In effect: Sep. 21, 10:49 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service for the foreseeable future.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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.
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