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Link light rail
4 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 18 construction activity will occur near Northgate Station to replace sidewalk ramps.
In effect: July 7-20
Routes: 1 Line
Construction work will take effect daily from 7 p.m. – 4 a.m., limiting access to ramps near Northgate Station on NE 103rd St and NE 100th St. Crews will demolish the current ramps and rebuild them in four locations to improve accessibility for safer slopes and street access from sidewalks. The work will not have any impact on 1 Line service.
- July 7–11: impacts at 3 locations
• Closure of the crosswalk along the south side of NE 103rd St, just east of the station plaza. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open.
• Rebuilding of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St. Closure of the crosswalk along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Use the pathway through adjacent parking lot to crosswalk east of 1st Ave NE;
• Rebuilding of first half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and N 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open.
- July 14–18: impacts at NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE
• Rebuilding the second half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open;
• Closure of crosswalk across NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Rebuilding curb ramp at the northeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to be closed. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open. Signage (Contractor provided) to indicate alternative pathways on site.
Please be aware the work schedule is subject to change.
Those who frequent the station and live in the area may experience noise related to the nightly construction work.
For those needing help while at a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
For updated information, passengers should subscribe to station-specific service alerts. Visit our service alerts web page at https://www.soundtransit.org/alerts to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Affected lines:
1 Line
- July 7–11: impacts at 3 locations
• Closure of the crosswalk along the south side of NE 103rd St, just east of the station plaza. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open.
• Rebuilding of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St. Closure of the crosswalk along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Use the pathway through adjacent parking lot to crosswalk east of 1st Ave NE;
• Rebuilding of first half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and N 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open.
- July 14–18: impacts at NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE
• Rebuilding the second half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open;
• Closure of crosswalk across NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Rebuilding curb ramp at the northeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to be closed. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open. Signage (Contractor provided) to indicate alternative pathways on site.
Please be aware the work schedule is subject to change.
Those who frequent the station and live in the area may experience noise related to the nightly construction work.
For those needing help while at a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
For updated information, passengers should subscribe to station-specific service alerts. Visit our service alerts web page at https://www.soundtransit.org/alerts to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Beginning Monday, July 7, two ticket vending machines located on the street level of University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for Fare Paid Zone work.
In effect: July 7, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning Monday, July 7, the two ticket vending machines located on street level at Link light rail University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for approx. 4 – 5 weeks for Fare Paid Zone work. This work will update UW Station to look similar to what riders see at University District, Roosevelt and Northgate stations. All other ticket vending machines at this station will continue to be available for rider use.
Announcement
Ongoing
Int'l District Station will have scheduled maintenance Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 18. The work will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
In effect: June 16 - July 18
Routes: 1 Line
Stairwells will be closed one at a time to facilitate repair, cleaning and water intrusion mitigation.
Service will not be impacted and the opposite stairwell will remain open as well as no impact to escalators.
Please use caution when navigating the platform during hours of maintenance.
Service will not be impacted and the opposite stairwell will remain open as well as no impact to escalators.
Please use caution when navigating the platform during hours of maintenance.
Announcement
Upcoming
Angle Lake Station Garage: 30 parking spaces unavailable on 7/15
In effect: July 15, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On Tuesday, July 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 30 spaces at the Angle Lake Station Garage will be reserved for staff to test the automatic passenger count system for the Federal Way Link Extension project. The reserved spaces will be on the 6th floor of the garage and marked by cones.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Partial closure of east stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is partially closed until further notice. The closure affects those traveling between floors, three, four, and five. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters in the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Sounder train
1 Alert
Announcement
Upcoming
Due to scheduled maintenance, Sounder S Line Train 1511 (afternoon service) and Train 1512 (morning service) will run with 4 cars from Monday afternoon, July 14 through Wednesday morning, July 16.
In effect: July 14-16
Routes: S Line
Affected Trains:
S Line train #1511 (3:35 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station)
S Line train #1512 (6:46 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station)
We understand this may result in more crowded conditions than usual, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. If you prefer a more comfortable ride during this period, you may wish to consider alternate train options. Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
S Line train #1511 (3:35 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station)
S Line train #1512 (6:46 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station)
We understand this may result in more crowded conditions than usual, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. If you prefer a more comfortable ride during this period, you may wish to consider alternate train options. Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
ST Express bus
1 Alert
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
257
311
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, 257, 311, 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 257 to Kingsgate or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at NE 128th St and 116th Ave NE.
Route 311 to Woodinville or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at the Totem Lake Freeway Station.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
257
311
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, 257, 311, 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 257 to Kingsgate or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at NE 128th St and 116th Ave NE.
Route 311 to Woodinville or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at the Totem Lake Freeway Station.
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
257
311
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, 257, 311, 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 257 to Kingsgate or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at NE 128th St and 116th Ave NE.
Route 311 to Woodinville or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at the Totem Lake Freeway Station.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
255
257
311
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, 257, 311, 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 257 to Kingsgate or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at NE 128th St and 116th Ave NE.
Route 311 to Woodinville or downtown Seattle: east and north of here at the Totem Lake Freeway Station.
Route 982 to Haller Lake or Bear Creek Park and Ride: east of here at the Redmond Technology Station.
2 Alerts
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 554 to Downtown Seattle is rerouted at the Rainier Ave S exit from I-90 and will not serve the stop 8494 @ Rainier Av S & S Charles St (NB) due to construction.
In effect: July 14, 11:46 a.m. until later today
Routes: 554
Affected stops:
Stop #8494 Rainier Av S & S Charles St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Stop #8494 Rainier Av S & S Charles St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #620 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (NB)
Multi route reroute
Ongoing
ST 554 and ST 556 will no longer serve Stop #67014 Eastgate Park & Ride BAY 1 (WB) starting Tuesday, June 17. Use Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
In effect: June 17 - Aug. 30
Routes: 554 & 556
Affected stops:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Acs & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
-Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the Eastgate parking garage and walk south along 142 PL SE to the westbound I-90 HOV expressway on ramp.
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Acs & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
-Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the Eastgate parking garage and walk south along 142 PL SE to the westbound I-90 HOV expressway on ramp.
1 Alert
Multi route reroute
Ongoing
ST 554 and ST 556 will no longer serve Stop #67014 Eastgate Park & Ride BAY 1 (WB) starting Tuesday, June 17. Use Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
In effect: June 17 - Aug. 30
Routes: 554 & 556
Affected stops:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Acs & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
-Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the Eastgate parking garage and walk south along 142 PL SE to the westbound I-90 HOV expressway on ramp.
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Acs & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE (WB) (Eastgate Station Bay 3)
-Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the Eastgate parking garage and walk south along 142 PL SE to the westbound I-90 HOV expressway on ramp.
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stop relocation
Ongoing
Stop #45219 Park Ave N & N 8th St (SB) will be relocated from Mon Jul 14 to Mon Jul 21 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily due to construction.
In effect: July 14-21
Routes: 566
Affected routes:
240
ST 566
Get on/off at:
Stop #45191 Southport Dr N & Lake Washington Blvd N (SB)
The temporary stop on Park Ave N 500 feet south of the closed stop (SB)
Stop #45230 Park Ave N & N 6th St (SB)
For ST 566 to Auburn get on/off at:
Stop #45191 Southport Dr N & Lake Washington Blvd N (SB)
The temporary stop on Park Ave N 500 feet south of the closed stop (SB)
Stop #46479 Renton Transit Center - Bay 4 (EB)
240
ST 566
Get on/off at:
Stop #45191 Southport Dr N & Lake Washington Blvd N (SB)
The temporary stop on Park Ave N 500 feet south of the closed stop (SB)
Stop #45230 Park Ave N & N 6th St (SB)
For ST 566 to Auburn get on/off at:
Stop #45191 Southport Dr N & Lake Washington Blvd N (SB)
The temporary stop on Park Ave N 500 feet south of the closed stop (SB)
Stop #46479 Renton Transit Center - Bay 4 (EB)
3 Alerts
Reroute
Ongoing
ST Express 574 continues to experience a stop closure at the Kent-Des Moines Freeway station (Southbound) until further notice.
In effect: May 23, 1:52 p.m.
Routes: 574
Affected stops:
Stop #53504 Kent-Des Moines Freeway Station (Southbound)
Get on/off for stop at Kent Des Moines Rd/SR-516:
Use the posted temporary King County Metro bus stop located on Military Road located in front of the Century Motel.
Stop #53504 Kent-Des Moines Freeway Station (Southbound)
Get on/off for stop at Kent Des Moines Rd/SR-516:
Use the posted temporary King County Metro bus stop located on Military Road located in front of the Century Motel.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, May 5, construction inside Federal Way parking garage will necessitate closing the six ADA parking stalls on the first level for approximately four months.
In effect: May 5 - Sep. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
ADA parking will still be available within the garage on levels 2 through 5. On levels 2-4, there are five ADA parking stalls on each level, and three ADA parking stalls on level 5.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, May 5, construction inside Federal Way parking garage will necessitate closing the six ADA parking stalls on the first level for approximately four months.
In effect: May 5 - Sep. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
ADA parking will still be available within the garage on levels 2 through 5. On levels 2-4, there are five ADA parking stalls on each level, and three ADA parking stalls on level 5.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, May 5, construction inside Federal Way parking garage will necessitate closing the six ADA parking stalls on the first level for approximately four months.
In effect: May 5 - Sep. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
ADA parking will still be available within the garage on levels 2 through 5. On levels 2-4, there are five ADA parking stalls on each level, and three ADA parking stalls on level 5.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, May 5, construction inside Federal Way parking garage will necessitate closing the six ADA parking stalls on the first level for approximately four months.
In effect: May 5 - Sep. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
ADA parking will still be available within the garage on levels 2 through 5. On levels 2-4, there are five ADA parking stalls on each level, and three ADA parking stalls on level 5.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
An additional 20 ADA parking stalls, including four van-accessible stalls, are in the new surface lot at the south end of the bus loop near the corner of S 320th St and 22nd Ave S. Drivers can access this lot from 22nd Ave S between S 319th St and S 320th St. This lot also contains ADA paratransit and general pick-up/drop-off locations.
For more information about ongoing construction at this station and the future Kent/Des Moines and Star Lake stations that will be served when the 1 Line extends to Federal Way (scheduled in 2026), visit the Federal Way Link Extension project web page and subscribe to project updates.
Stations
1 Alert
Announcement
Upcoming
Angle Lake Station Garage: 30 parking spaces unavailable on 7/15
In effect: July 15, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On Tuesday, July 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 30 spaces at the Angle Lake Station Garage will be reserved for staff to test the automatic passenger count system for the Federal Way Link Extension project. The reserved spaces will be on the 6th floor of the garage and marked by cones.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Beginning Monday, July 7, two ticket vending machines located on the street level of University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for Fare Paid Zone work.
In effect: July 7, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning Monday, July 7, the two ticket vending machines located on street level at Link light rail University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for approx. 4 – 5 weeks for Fare Paid Zone work. This work will update UW Station to look similar to what riders see at University District, Roosevelt and Northgate stations. All other ticket vending machines at this station will continue to be available for rider use.
3 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Int'l District Station will have scheduled maintenance Monday, June 16 through Friday, July 18. The work will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
In effect: June 16 - July 18
Routes: 1 Line
Stairwells will be closed one at a time to facilitate repair, cleaning and water intrusion mitigation.
Service will not be impacted and the opposite stairwell will remain open as well as no impact to escalators.
Please use caution when navigating the platform during hours of maintenance.
Service will not be impacted and the opposite stairwell will remain open as well as no impact to escalators.
Please use caution when navigating the platform during hours of maintenance.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station - Elevator 903 unavailable until further notice due to planned maintenance. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood platform is out of service.
In effect: May 27, 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line to Lynnwood:
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood 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.
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood 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.
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 – in service
• 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 – in service
• 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 - Elevator 4 unavailable until further notice. The elevator serving the street (Track 2) and pedestrian bridge to Track 1 is out of service.
In effect: July 13, 6:16 a.m.
Routes: S Line
To ride the Sounder from the pedestrian bridge:
1. Return to the Kent Station parking garage.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
3. Passengers can access track 1 from 1st Ave N.
To Track 2:
1. Follow the pedestrian walkway toward E Smith St.
2. Cross E Smith St at the crosswalk.
3. Follow the pedestrian walkway to track 2.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
1. Return to the Kent Station parking garage.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
3. Passengers can access track 1 from 1st Ave N.
To Track 2:
1. Follow the pedestrian walkway toward E Smith St.
2. Cross E Smith St at the crosswalk.
3. Follow the pedestrian walkway to track 2.
Please use caution when crossing the tracks.
1 Alert
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 18 construction activity will occur near Northgate Station to replace sidewalk ramps.
In effect: July 7-20
Routes: 1 Line
Construction work will take effect daily from 7 p.m. – 4 a.m., limiting access to ramps near Northgate Station on NE 103rd St and NE 100th St. Crews will demolish the current ramps and rebuild them in four locations to improve accessibility for safer slopes and street access from sidewalks. The work will not have any impact on 1 Line service.
- July 7–11: impacts at 3 locations
• Closure of the crosswalk along the south side of NE 103rd St, just east of the station plaza. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open.
• Rebuilding of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St. Closure of the crosswalk along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Use the pathway through adjacent parking lot to crosswalk east of 1st Ave NE;
• Rebuilding of first half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and N 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open.
- July 14–18: impacts at NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE
• Rebuilding the second half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open;
• Closure of crosswalk across NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Rebuilding curb ramp at the northeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to be closed. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open. Signage (Contractor provided) to indicate alternative pathways on site.
Please be aware the work schedule is subject to change.
Those who frequent the station and live in the area may experience noise related to the nightly construction work.
For those needing help while at a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
For updated information, passengers should subscribe to station-specific service alerts. Visit our service alerts web page at https://www.soundtransit.org/alerts to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Affected lines:
1 Line
- July 7–11: impacts at 3 locations
• Closure of the crosswalk along the south side of NE 103rd St, just east of the station plaza. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open.
• Rebuilding of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 100th St. Closure of the crosswalk along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Use the pathway through adjacent parking lot to crosswalk east of 1st Ave NE;
• Rebuilding of first half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and N 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open.
- July 14–18: impacts at NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE
• Rebuilding the second half of curb ramp at the southeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to remain open;
• Closure of crosswalk across NE 103rd St along the east side of 1st Ave NE. Rebuilding curb ramp at the northeast corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 103rd St. Crosswalk to be closed. Crosswalk at parking garage to the east to remain open. Signage (Contractor provided) to indicate alternative pathways on site.
Please be aware the work schedule is subject to change.
Those who frequent the station and live in the area may experience noise related to the nightly construction work.
For those needing help while at a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
For updated information, passengers should subscribe to station-specific service alerts. Visit our service alerts web page at https://www.soundtransit.org/alerts to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
Affected lines:
1 Line
2 Alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 3 unavailable until further notice. The elevator at the International Blvd exit serving the street and pedestrian bridge to mezzanine is out of service.
In effect: July 14, 12:32 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
See below for alternate route information.
Passengers requiring elevator service from International Blvd must board at another station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Cross International Blvd using the crosswalk at S 176th St to the King County Metro bus stop.
2. Ride the southbound King County MetroRapidRide A-Line to International Blvd & S 200th St for Angle Lake Station.
3. Street level elevators at Angle Lake Station are located on 28th Ave S.
Passengers requiring elevator service to International Blvd CANNOT exit from the SeaTac/Airport mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
2. Exit the 1 Line at Angle Lake Station and take the elevators down to the street (28th Ave S & S 200th St).
3. Continue on S 200th St toward International Blvd.
4. Turn left on International Blvd and continue until you reach the King County Metro bus stop.
5. Take the northbound King County Metro RapidRide A-Line to S 176th & International Blvd to return to SeaTac/Airport Station.
Passengers requiring elevator service from International Blvd must board at another station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Cross International Blvd using the crosswalk at S 176th St to the King County Metro bus stop.
2. Ride the southbound King County MetroRapidRide A-Line to International Blvd & S 200th St for Angle Lake Station.
3. Street level elevators at Angle Lake Station are located on 28th Ave S.
Passengers requiring elevator service to International Blvd CANNOT exit from the SeaTac/Airport mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
2. Exit the 1 Line at Angle Lake Station and take the elevators down to the street (28th Ave S & S 200th St).
3. Continue on S 200th St toward International Blvd.
4. Turn left on International Blvd and continue until you reach the King County Metro bus stop.
5. Take the northbound King County Metro RapidRide A-Line to S 176th & International Blvd to return to SeaTac/Airport Station.
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
Partial closure of east stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
The east stairwell in the center of the South Bellevue Station Garage is partially closed until further notice. The closure affects those traveling between floors, three, four, and five. To exit the garage, please use the stairwells located along the perimeters in the north and south ends.
Affected lines:
2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevators at Symphony Station North Mezzanine to Benaroya Hall lobby service hours.
In effect: Nov. 19, 8:40 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevators at Symphony Station serving the north mezzanine to the Benaroya Hall lobby, near Exit A2, service hours for public use beginning May 19, 2025 are:
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The elevators are in service at these specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
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.
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The elevators are in service at these specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
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.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Beginning Monday, July 7, two ticket vending machines located on the street level of University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for Fare Paid Zone work.
In effect: July 7, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning Monday, July 7, the two ticket vending machines located on street level at Link light rail University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for approx. 4 – 5 weeks for Fare Paid Zone work. This work will update UW Station to look similar to what riders see at University District, Roosevelt and Northgate stations. All other ticket vending machines at this station will continue to be available for rider use.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Beginning Monday, July 7, two ticket vending machines located on the street level of University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for Fare Paid Zone work.
In effect: July 7, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning Monday, July 7, the two ticket vending machines located on street level at Link light rail University of Washington Station will be temporarily removed for approx. 4 – 5 weeks for Fare Paid Zone work. This work will update UW Station to look similar to what riders see at University District, Roosevelt and Northgate stations. All other ticket vending machines at this station will continue to be available for rider use.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Beginning June 23, and continuing for approximately two months, Sound Transit will be replacing waterproofing around platform drains on Wilburton Station platform, requiring temporary elevator closures.
In effect: June 23 - Sep. 1
Routes: 2 Line
The work will begin at the elevator at the south end of Wilburton station (Exit B), and this elevator will be closed for approximately one month. Following completion of work at the south end and return to service of that elevator, work will begin at the elevator at the north end of Wilburton station (Exit A). Project completion is anticipated by Fall 2025.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, passengers should subscribe to service alerts for accessibility. You can also sign up for station-specific updates. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
If you need assistance in a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. If you need specific trip planning support, please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.).
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, passengers should subscribe to service alerts for accessibility. You can also sign up for station-specific updates. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
If you need assistance in a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. If you need specific trip planning support, please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at Wilburton Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (NE 8th ST & 118th Ave NE) is out of service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: June 23 - July 25
Routes: 2 Line
To ride the 2 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator at Exit A up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator at Exit A up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
Announcements
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