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Link light rail
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Link shuttle
Upcoming
Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 1 Line Shuttle buses will replace trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations for planned maintenance. See below for more information.
In effect: Jan. 9-11
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit is upgrading signaling equipment in downtown Seattle stations to improve system reliability.
During the times listed below, 1 Line Shuttle buses will replace trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations:
- From 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, until noon on Saturday, Jan. 10
- From 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, until noon on Sunday, Jan. 11
1 Line trains will arrive every 15 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Capitol Hill stations, and every 15 minutes between SODO and Federal Way Downtown stations.
1 Line Shuttle buses will arrive at closed stations every 10-15 minutes. Below are shuttle stops for affected stations:
Capitol Hill
- to Federal Way: Broadway & E Denny Way - Bay 4
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Federal Way: Pine St & 5th Ave
Symphony
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Federal Way: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Federal Way: 3rd Ave & James St
International District/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Federal Way: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Federal Way: 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
During the times listed below, 1 Line Shuttle buses will replace trains between Capitol Hill and SODO stations:
- From 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, until noon on Saturday, Jan. 10
- From 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, until noon on Sunday, Jan. 11
1 Line trains will arrive every 15 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Capitol Hill stations, and every 15 minutes between SODO and Federal Way Downtown stations.
1 Line Shuttle buses will arrive at closed stations every 10-15 minutes. Below are shuttle stops for affected stations:
Capitol Hill
- to Federal Way: Broadway & E Denny Way - Bay 4
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Federal Way: Pine St & 5th Ave
Symphony
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Federal Way: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Federal Way: 3rd Ave & James St
International District/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Federal Way: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Federal Way: 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Single tracking
Ongoing
Starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 9, construction at Pinehurst Station will require 1 Line trains to share a track at Shoreline South/148th Station. Trains will serve the northbound/Lynnwood City Center side of the platform.
In effect: Jan. 5-10
Routes: 1 Line
Expect 12-minute wait times starting at 7 p.m. daily. Regular service will resume each morning at the start of service.
Schedule and Platform Use:
January 5-9: Lynnwood City Center platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Jan. 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.
Schedule and Platform Use:
January 5-9: Lynnwood City Center platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Jan. 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
Update: Starting on September 11 through January 8, 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: Jan. 4-9
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.
Announcement
Upcoming
Kraken Hockey today at Climate Pledge Arena, start time 7 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: Jan. 6, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Seattle Kraken vs. Boston Bruins
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.
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.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting December 22, Sound Transit will be conducting operator trainings from South Bellevue Station to International District Station in preparation for the 2 Line extension opening.
In effect: Dec. 20, 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Passengers will see out-of-service trains departing South Bellevue Station. These trains will continue to International District Station. Passengers will not be affected during these operator trainings.
Please pay attention to the train head signs or listen to the audio announcements before you board your train.
Please pay attention to the train head signs or listen to the audio announcements before you board your train.
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
Announcement
Ongoing
Puyallup Station elevator #3 unavailable until further notice. Passengers requiring elevator service, see below for alternate route information.
In effect: Jan. 6, 12:32 a.m.
Routes: S Line
Passengers requiring elevator service must access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
To ride the Sounder:
1. Access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
Passengers can also access the surface lot next to garage, which has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking stalls upon availability.
To access parking garage:
1. Access sidewalk from platform
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
3. Take elevators 1 or 2 to access garage floors.
Passengers who need assistance identifying navigating the station can request help by calling or texting Security at (206) 398-5268.
To ride the Sounder:
1. Access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
Passengers can also access the surface lot next to garage, which has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking stalls upon availability.
To access parking garage:
1. Access sidewalk from platform
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
3. Take elevators 1 or 2 to access garage floors.
Passengers who need assistance identifying navigating the station can request help by calling or texting Security at (206) 398-5268.
ST Express bus
2 Alerts
1 Alert
1 Alert
3 Alerts
1 Alert
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 522 is rerouted off I-405 and SR 522 between NE 195th St and 131st Ave NE from Mon Jan 5th to Fri Jan 9th, 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 5-9
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76970 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (EB)
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 132nd Ave NE just north of NE 180th St (NB)
Stop #76970 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (EB)
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 132nd Ave NE just north of NE 180th St (NB)
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.
2 Alerts
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 closure
Ongoing
Stop #64065 N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 (EB) is closed from Mon Jan 5 at 6:00 AM to Fri Jan 9 at 5:00 PM due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 5-9
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected routes:
989
ST 550
ST 554
For ST 550 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #84292 South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 (NB)
For ST 554 and Route 989 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #67013 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4 (EB)
989
ST 550
ST 554
For ST 550 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #84292 South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 (NB)
For ST 554 and Route 989 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #67013 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4 (EB)
3 Alerts
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 (WB) closed from Mon Jan 5 at 9:00 PM to Fri Jan 9 at 5:00 AM Nightly due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 5-9
Routes: 554
Affected routes:
ST 554
Get On and Off:
Temporary stop on 142nd Pl SE just north of the I-90 Expressway Ramp (NB)
ST 554
Get On and Off:
Temporary stop on 142nd Pl SE just north of the I-90 Expressway Ramp (NB)
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #64065 N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 2 (EB) is closed from Mon Jan 5 at 6:00 AM to Fri Jan 9 at 5:00 PM due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 5-9
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected routes:
989
ST 550
ST 554
For ST 550 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #84292 South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 (NB)
For ST 554 and Route 989 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #67013 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4 (EB)
989
ST 550
ST 554
For ST 550 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #84292 South Bellevue Station Bus Plaza - Bay 3 (NB)
For ST 554 and Route 989 get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 77th Ave SE (EB)
Stop #67013 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 4 (EB)
1 Alert
3 Alerts
2 Alerts
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stations
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: Nov. 23, 7:26 p.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 Federal Way platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Federal Way platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Federal Way platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – in 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 – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Federal Way platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Federal Way platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – in 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.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Puyallup Station elevator #3 unavailable until further notice. Passengers requiring elevator service, see below for alternate route information.
In effect: Jan. 6, 12:32 a.m.
Routes: S Line
Passengers requiring elevator service must access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
To ride the Sounder:
1. Access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
Passengers can also access the surface lot next to garage, which has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking stalls upon availability.
To access parking garage:
1. Access sidewalk from platform
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
3. Take elevators 1 or 2 to access garage floors.
Passengers who need assistance identifying navigating the station can request help by calling or texting Security at (206) 398-5268.
To ride the Sounder:
1. Access ground level via elevator 1 or 2.
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
Passengers can also access the surface lot next to garage, which has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking stalls upon availability.
To access parking garage:
1. Access sidewalk from platform
2. Cross 5th St NW using crosswalk at 2nd Ave NW
3. Take elevators 1 or 2 to access garage floors.
Passengers who need assistance identifying navigating the station can request help by calling or texting Security at (206) 398-5268.
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.
2 Alerts
Single tracking
Ongoing
Starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 9, construction at Pinehurst Station will require 1 Line trains to share a track at Shoreline South/148th Station. Trains will serve the northbound/Lynnwood City Center side of the platform.
In effect: Jan. 5-10
Routes: 1 Line
Expect 12-minute wait times starting at 7 p.m. daily. Regular service will resume each morning at the start of service.
Schedule and Platform Use:
January 5-9: Lynnwood City Center platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Jan. 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.
Schedule and Platform Use:
January 5-9: Lynnwood City Center platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Jan. 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.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Shoreline South Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice.
In effect: Dec. 9, 5:07 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to ground level.
2. Exit the garage or travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to parking level.
1. Take the adjacent elevator to ground level.
2. Exit the garage or travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to parking level.
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
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: Dec. 15, 3:12 p.m.
Routes: 1 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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