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Link light rail
2 Alerts
Link shuttle
Upcoming
From 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, until end of service on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1 Line Shuttle buses will replace trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations.
In effect: Jan. 2-5
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit is upgrading signaling equipment in downtown Seattle stations to improve system reliability.
1 Line trains will arrive every 15 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Capitol Hill stations, and every 15 minutes between Stadium 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
1 Line trains will arrive every 15 minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Capitol Hill stations, and every 15 minutes between Stadium 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
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting on September 11 through December 29, 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: Nov. 17 - Dec. 30
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.
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
Sound Transit services will operate on a modified schedule Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26 due to Christmas holiday.
In effect: Dec. 24-27
Routes: N Line & S Line
December 24 – Christmas Eve
Sounder trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule.
December 25 – Christmas Day
Sounder trains will have no service.
December 26 – Day after Christmas
Sounder trains will have no service.
Sounder trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule.
December 25 – Christmas Day
Sounder trains will have no service.
December 26 – Day after Christmas
Sounder trains will have no service.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit services will operate on a modified schedule Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26 due to Christmas holiday.
In effect: Dec. 24-27
Routes: N Line & S Line
December 24 – Christmas Eve
Sounder trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule.
December 25 – Christmas Day
Sounder trains will have no service.
December 26 – Day after Christmas
Sounder trains will have no service.
Sounder trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule.
December 25 – Christmas Day
Sounder trains will have no service.
December 26 – Day after Christmas
Sounder trains will have no service.
ST Express bus
3 Alerts
1 Alert
2 Alerts
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
1 Alert
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.
2 Alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance.
In effect: Dec. 26, 12:12 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station toward the pedestrian bridge to International Blvd.
2. Take the elevator next to the pedestrian bridge up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
1. Go to the opposite end of the station toward the pedestrian bridge to International Blvd.
2. Take the elevator next to the pedestrian bridge up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
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
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.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: Dec. 26, 2:43 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 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.
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.
Announcements
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