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Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 21. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: Sep. 13-21
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
Elevators at SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB) unavailable
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:54 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated.
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at SeaTac Airport Station beginning on Wednesday, September 11.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Oct. 28
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
SeaTac Airport Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 9/11 until 10/28.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station beginning on Thursday, August 29.
In effect: Aug. 29 - Oct. 1
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how passengers navigate through the station platform and entry to the station.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 8/29 until 10/1.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sounder train
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 6:00 PM on Sun Sep 22 due to special event
In effect: Sep. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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!
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
Extra service on N Line and S Line from 9:30 AM through 6:00 PM on Sun Sep 22 due to special event
In effect: Sep. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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!
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
ST Express bus
ST 522 will be rerouted and will not serve the stops on Beardslee Blvd at NE 195th St from Friday, September 20 at 10:00 PM to Monday, September 23 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 20-23
Routes: 522
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Stop #76299 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (SB)
For ST 522 to Roosevelt get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
For ST 522 to Woodinville get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
An 8 a.m. trip from Everett Station will be added starting Sept. 23. This trip more closely reflects the previous schedule, allowing riders to make connections later in the morning.
In effect: Sep. 20-24
Routes: 532
Route 535 trip departing at 6:50 PM from NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5 canceled today due to disabled bus
In effect: Sep. 20, 7:31 p.m. - 8:43 p.m.
Routes: 535
Affected stops:
(CT Stop #2850) Totem Lake Fwy Station
(CT Stop #2150) Brickyard Fwy Station
(CT Stop #374) Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr
(CT Stop #2229) UW Bothell & Cascadia College
(CT Stop #2350) I-405 & NE 195th St Flyer Stop
(CT Stop #2132) Canyon Park Park & Ride Bay 3
(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
ST 542 to U-District Station will be affected in the Montlake area on Saturday, September 21 from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM during the Husky football game, plus game day traffic revisions.
In effect: Sep. 21, 2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Routes: 542
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
ST 545 to Redmond will be rerouted in downtown Seattle during the Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
In effect: Sep. 21, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 545
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #640 4th Ave & James St (NB)
Stop #660 4th Ave & Madison St (NB)
Stop #700 4th Ave & Pike St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #21765 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way (NB)
Stop #840 5th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #860 5th Ave & James St (NB)
Stop #996 5th Ave & Marion St (NB)
Stop #997 6th Ave & Union St (NB)
The temporary stop on 6th Ave south of Pine St (NB)
Stop #1050 Olive Way & 8th Ave (EB)
ST 550 will be rerouted in downtown Seattle during the Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
In effect: Sep. 21, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 550
Stop #1215 Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
Stop #1230 Union St & 4th Ave (WB)
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
Stop #670 4th Ave & Seneca St (NB)
Stop #691 4th Ave & Union St (NB)
Stop #1190 Pike St & 6th Ave (EB)
For ST 550 to Bellevue get on/off at:
Stop #790 5th Ave & Seneca St (SB)
Stop #320 2nd Ave & Seneca St (SB)
For ST 550 to Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #840 5th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #860 5th Ave & James St (NB)
Stop #996 5th Ave & Marion St (NB)
The temporary stop on 6th Ave just north of Seneca St (NB)
Stop #997 6th Ave & Union St (NB)
Stop #11130 Pike St & Convention Pl (EB)
ST 554 will be rerouted in downtown Seattle during the Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk on Saturday, September 21, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
In effect: Sep. 21, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 554
Stop #1920 Lenora St & 4th Ave (WB)
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
Stop #670 4th Ave & Seneca St (NB)
Stop #700 4th Ave & Pike St (NB)
Stop #720 4th Ave & Stewart St (NB)
Stop #730 4th Ave & Lenora St (NB)
Stop #18440 Blanchard St & 6th Ave (EB)
For ST 554 to Downtown Seattle get on/off buses at:
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #531 3rd Ave & James St (NB)
Stop #548 3rd Ave & Madison St (NB)
Stop #570 3rd Ave & Union St (NB)
Stop #590 3rd Ave & Pine St (NB)
The temporary terminal on Lenora St just east of 2nd Ave (WB)
For ST 554 to Issaquah get on/off buses at:
The temporary terminal on Lenora St just east of 2nd Ave (WB)
Stop #280 2nd Ave & Stewart St (SB)
Buses will not serve Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 (WB) from 1:45 PM to 3:20 PM on Saturday, September 21 during Husky Service Shuttles; buses will serve Bay 2 instead.
In effect: Sep. 21, 1:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Routes: 554
ST Express 574 will experience a stop closure at I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station (outbound) and Star Lake Fwy Station (outbound) until further notice due to construction
In effect: Dec. 11, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: 574
Stop #53504 Kent-Des Moines Freeway Station (Southbound)
Stop #47970 I-5 & S 272nd Street (Southbound)
Customers can board or exit ST Express Route 574 at King County Metro temporary bus stops:
Get on/off for stop at Kent Des Moines Rd/SR-516:
* Stop #53508 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just east of the southbound I-5 on-ramp)
* Stop #58779 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just west of the northbound I-5 off-ramp)
Get on/off for stop at South 272nd:
* Stop #53538 - S 272nd Street & I-5 (Westbound on S 272nd St just west of the northbound I-5 on-ramp.)
ST Express 577 & 578 will be rerouted on Saturday, September 21 from start of service until 1:00 p.m. due to a special event.
In effect: Sep. 21, 3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 577 & 578
Missed stops:
4th Ave & University
4th Ave & Pine St
Olive Wy & 6th Ave
Howell St & 9th Ave
Howell St & Yale Ave
Eastlake Ave E & Stewart St
Use stops:
3rd Ave & James St
3rd Ave & Madison St
3rd Ave & Union St
3rd Ave & Pine St
Southbound ST Express 577 & 578:
Missed stops:
Fairview Ave N & Thomas St
Boren Ave & Virginia St
Stewart St & 9th Ave
Stewart St & 7th Ave
Stewart St & 3rd Ave
No alternate stops for southbound service. Regular service will resume at 2nd Ave & Pine/Pike St.
ST Express 577 & 578 will be rerouted on Saturday, September 21 from start of service until 1:00 p.m. due to a special event.
In effect: Sep. 21, 3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 577 & 578
Missed stops:
4th Ave & University
4th Ave & Pine St
Olive Wy & 6th Ave
Howell St & 9th Ave
Howell St & Yale Ave
Eastlake Ave E & Stewart St
Use stops:
3rd Ave & James St
3rd Ave & Madison St
3rd Ave & Union St
3rd Ave & Pine St
Southbound ST Express 577 & 578:
Missed stops:
Fairview Ave N & Thomas St
Boren Ave & Virginia St
Stewart St & 9th Ave
Stewart St & 7th Ave
Stewart St & 3rd Ave
No alternate stops for southbound service. Regular service will resume at 2nd Ave & Pine/Pike St.
ST Express 594 will be rerouted on Saturday, September 21 from start of service until 1:00 p.m. due to a special event.
In effect: Sep. 21, 3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 594
Missed stops:
4th Ave & Washington St
4th Ave & Cherry St
4th Ave & Seneca St
4th Ave & Pine St
Olive Wy & 6th Ave
Howell St & 9th Ave
Howell St & Yale Ave
Eastlake Ave E & Stewart St
Use stops:
3rd Ave & James St
3rd Ave & Madison St
3rd Ave & Union St
3rd Ave & Pine St
Southbound ST Express 594:
Missed stops:
Stewart St & 9th Ave
Stewart St & 7th Ave
Stewart St & 3rd Ave
No alternate stops for southbound service. Regular service will resume at 2nd Ave & Stewart St.
Stations
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 21. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: Sep. 13-21
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
Elevators at SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB) unavailable
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:54 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your patience is appreciated.
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcements
Sound Transit Fall 2024 Service Change under way!
In effect: Sep. 3-22
Changes to Sound Transit services started with the opening of the Link 1 Line extension to Lynnwood on August 30, followed by changes to ST Express service operated by Pierce Transit on September 1. Changes to ST Express routes operated by Community Transit, and the Link 2 Line will take effect on September 14, and Sounder N Line, on September 16.
Riders can sign up to receive automatic email service alerts for Link light rail, ST Express, Tacoma Link, Sounder Seattle-Everett and Sounder Seattle-Tacoma/Lakewood. Rider Alerts provide information about schedule changes and help riders plan trips around inclement weather. Just go to soundtransit.org/Subscribe-to-alerts.
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
In effect: July 25, 9:01 a.m.
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
The 1st and 2nd floors are open and floors 3 & 4 will be closed until further notice.
At this time the length of the closure is unknown. Updates will be provided when available.