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Link light rail
1 Line Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Westlake Station and SODO Station on Saturday, August 23 from start of service to 1 p.m., due to East Link testing.
In effect: Aug. 23, 3:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead for additional travel time and to ride regular King County Metro or ST Express buses through downtown Seattle.
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
From Monday, August 11 through Monday, September 30, construction at Pinehurst Station will require 1 Line trains to share one track at Shoreline South/148th Station. Passengers must board all trains on the southbound platform to Angle Lake
In effect: July 30 - Oct. 1
Routes: 1 Line
Schedule and Platform Use
August 11-13: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
August 18-20: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
August 25-29: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
September 3-5: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
September 8-13: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
September 15-18: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
September 22-26: Platform to Angle Lake - 7 p.m. - start of service
September 29-30: Platform to Lynnwood City Center - 7 p.m. - start of service
The schedule may extend beyond September 30, with updates posted at stations and online.
For assistance at stations, call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. Subscribe to service alerts at soundtransit.org/alerts for updates.
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
Mariners Game today at T-Mobile, start time 1:10 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: Aug. 7, 1:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Seahawks football at Lumen Field, starts 7 p.m. Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: Aug. 7, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Please plan ahead for additional travel time and anticipate crowds in stations, on platforms, in trains, and in parking facilities. On game days, parking facilities fill up quickly and earlier in the day. Plan accordingly to ensure you can secure parking.
Click the link below to learn about taking transit to the game or plan out your ride with our trip planner.
Partial closure of east stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Sound Transit PIMS Testing for T Line Service Begins August 4th
In effect: Aug. 4-9
Routes: T Line
The PIMS system will improve the passenger experience by providing passengers with accurate real-time arrival data and out of service train information.
PIMS testing will be ongoing during all hours of operation.
Trip planner data may be inaccurate during this system testing event, the most reliable source of information about T Line arrival times is the T Line schedule
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ST Express bus
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
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.
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
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.
ST Express 554 and ST Express 556 are rerouted from Tue Jun 17 at 4:00 AM through end of service on Sat Aug 30
In effect: July 31 - Aug. 31
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.
ST Express 554 and ST Express 556 are rerouted from Tue Jun 17 at 4:00 AM through end of service on Sat Aug 30
In effect: July 31 - Aug. 31
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Capitol Hill Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: Aug. 6, 7:29 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
1. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn left toward E Denny Way.
2. Enter the station at the corner of E Denny Way & Nagle Place near Cal Anderson Park.
3. Take the street level elevator down to the platform.
To ride the 1 Line from the North Mezzanine:
1. Return to the North Mezzanine elevator serving the street to exit the station.
2. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn left toward E Denny Way.
3. Enter the station at the corner of E Denny Way & Nagle Place near Cal Anderson Park.
4. Take the street level elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward the E Denny Way exit.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
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
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: May 24, 3:59 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
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.
Lynnwood City Center Station Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Aug. 7, 7:34 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
Multiple elevator outage at SeaTac Airport Station. The station is inaccessible to passengers requiring elevator service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Aug. 7, 8:09 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Riders 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 RapidRide A-Line to International Blvd & S 200th St for Angle Lake Station.
3. Enter the station at the corner of S 200th St & 28th Ave S.
4. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Reboard 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. Make a left at International Blvd and continue until you reach the King County Metro bus stop.
5. Take the northbound RapidRide A-Line to S 176th & International Blvd to return to SeaTac/Airport Station.
6. To enter the airport contact Sound Transit security at 206-398-5268 for assistance.
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. The elevator serving the platform and the mezzanine is out of service until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Aug. 7, 6:27 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station past the entrance to the airport terminal walkway.
2. Take the elevator 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.
SeaTac Airport Station 2nd pedestrian bridge elevator construction begins January 8, 2025.
In effect: Jan. 8, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
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.
Partial closure of east stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Elevators at Symphony Station North Mezzanine to Benaroya Hall lobby service hours.
In effect: Nov. 19, 8:40 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
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.
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, 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
Wilburton Station - Elevator 1 unavailable from Tue Jul 29 at 6:00 AM through Mon Sep 1 at 2:00 PM. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (118th Ave NE) and platform is out of service until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: July 29 - Sep. 1
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator at Exit B 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.
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 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.).
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