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Link light rail
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
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Ticket Vending Machines and ORCA card readers at 6th Ave Station are experiencing a network outage until further notice.
In effect: Jan. 26, 2:50 p.m.
Routes: T Line
Credit card transactions and ORCA transactions cannot be completed by passengers at the Ticket Vending Machines.
Paper tickets can still be purchase with cash.
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
The ORCA card readers are available to tap on/off for T Line service.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Paper tickets can still be purchase with cash.
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
The ORCA card readers are available to tap on/off for T Line service.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Announcement
Ongoing
Resolved: T Line has resumed regular service. Please expect delays as service recovers.
In effect: Jan. 26, 3:53 p.m. - 4:22 p.m.
Routes: T Line
Sounder train
There are no alerts for this category.
ST Express bus
1 Alert
2 Alerts
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #76820 Bothell Way NE & NE 170th St (NB) will be closed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mon Jan 26 due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 26, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Routes: 522
Affected routes:
322
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
Stop #76810 Bothell Way NE & NE 165th St (NB)
Stop #76830 Bothell Way NE & Ballinger Way NE (NB)
322
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
Stop #76810 Bothell Way NE & NE 165th St (NB)
Stop #76830 Bothell Way NE & Ballinger Way NE (NB)
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.
3 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.
Stop closure
Upcoming
Stop #820 5th Ave & Jefferson St (SB) closed from Mon Jan 26th to Fri Feb 27th, 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 26 - Feb. 27
Routes: 545
Affected routes:
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 5th Ave just north of James St (SB), only used during hours of construction.
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 5th Ave just north of James St (SB), only used during hours of construction.
1 Alert
1 Alert
4 Alerts
3 Alerts
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
2 Alerts
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
Affected routes:
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
Stations
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Auburn Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage. The elevator serving the street (A St SW), pedestrian bridge and parking levels is out of service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Jan. 24, 3:48 p.m.
Routes: S Line
To ride the Sounder:
Use the adjacent elevator for access to parking levels and Sounder tracks.
Use the adjacent elevator for access to parking levels and Sounder tracks.
1 Alert
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 – 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 – 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 – 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.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge (nearest Amtrak). The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service until further notice due to scheduled maintenace.
In effect: Jan. 26-27
Routes: N Line & S Line
To ride the Sounder:
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
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
Announcements
There are no alerts for this category.