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Link light rail
Link light rail has 6 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
What’s happening in Seattle today could affect your travel. Plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: July 4, 1:10 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays - 1:10 p.m.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire - 6 p.m.
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.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire - 6 p.m.
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.
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to crowding, bicycles and scooters are not permitted on board Link Light Rail on World Cup match days.
In effect: June 15 - July 6
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
What’s happening in Seattle today could affect your travel. Plan ahead for additional travel time.
In effect: July 4, 1:10 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays - 1:10 p.m.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire - 6 p.m.
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.
Seattle Storm vs Portland Fire - 6 p.m.
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.
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to crowding, bicycles and scooters are not permitted on board Link Light Rail on World Cup match days.
In effect: June 15 - July 6
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
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
Announcement
Ongoing
Real-time transit information may temporarily display inaccurate information due to a system service issue.
In effect: July 4, 6:00 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.
Routes: T Line
Sounder train
Sounder train has 11 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to crowding, bicycles and scooters are not permitted on board Sounder trains on World Cup match days
In effect: June 15 - July 6
Routes: N Line & S Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: June 3, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Announcement
Ongoing
Rail Plus program suspended until July 13
In effect: June 1 - July 13
Routes: N Line
The Rail Plus program along the Sounder N Line is suspended until July 13 due to increased Amtrak travel demand associated with the World Cup. Passengers should plan to use regularly scheduled Sounder N Line trains during this time.
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 11:11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on July 5.
In effect: July 5, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 11:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 11:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 11:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 11:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
Extra service
Upcoming
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between USA and Belgium on Monday, July 6.
In effect: July 6, 2:20 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on July 6 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 2:20 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:19 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 2:26 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:42 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
N Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 2:20 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:19 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 2:26 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:42 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
Cancellation
Upcoming
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) will be canceled on Monday, July 6 to accommodate S Line event service.
In effect: July 6, 4:55 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to crowding, bicycles and scooters are not permitted on board Sounder trains on World Cup match days
In effect: June 15 - July 6
Routes: N Line & S Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit is testing real-time Sounder arrival information on overhead signs.
In effect: June 3, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Real-time arrival information is being tested on signs at Sounder stations. At times, signs may display inaccurate information due to testing. Trip planner data may also be inaccurate during this time; Sounder schedules are the most reliable source of information about arrival times.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 11:11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on July 5.
In effect: July 5, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 11:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 11:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 11:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 11:45 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
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!
Click the link below to get more information about alternative transportation options.
Extra service
Upcoming
Sounder will operate special event service for the FIFA World Cup match between USA and Belgium on Monday, July 6.
In effect: July 6, 2:20 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Passengers traveling on July 6 are encouraged to review schedules carefully. For the latest service information and updates, please check Rider Alerts before traveling.
N Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 2:20 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:19 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 2:26 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:42 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
N Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Everett to Seattle:
Train 1801
- Departs Everett: 2:20 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:19 p.m.
- Stops at all N Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Everett:
Train 1800
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all N Line stations
S Line Service:
A special event train will operate from Lakewood to Seattle:
Train 1600
- Departs Lakewood: 2:26 p.m.
- Arrives Seattle (King Street Station – Track 3): 3:42 p.m.
- Stops at all S Line stations
A special post-match train will operate from Seattle to Lakewood:
Train 1601
- Departs Seattle (King Street Station – Track 4) approximately 60 minutes after the conclusion of the match (estimated departure: 8:00 p.m.)
- Stops at all S Line stations
Note: To accommodate S Line event service, Train 1519 (4:55 p.m. departure from King Street Station) will be canceled.
- Following the match, Sound Transit will issue an additional Rider Alert with the official departure time for post-match service.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 25 alerts
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 522 will be rerouted from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sat Jul 4 due to the Bothell 4th of July Parade.
In effect: July 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76222 Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr (EB)
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Woodinville Dr just before Kaysner Way (EB)
Stop #76222 Beardslee Blvd & Sunrise Dr (EB)
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Woodinville Dr just before Kaysner Way (EB)
Service revision
Ongoing
Routes 322, 331, 372, and ST 522: Due to the Stride construction project at NE Bothell Way and 61st Ave NE, a long-term temporary stop has been established until Sunday, September 13.
In effect: April 14 - Sep. 14
Routes: 522
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE at the 5800 block, near the Dentist Offices (EB)
Single route reroute
Upcoming
ST 550 will be rerouted from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM on Sat Jul 4 due to the Bellevue Family 4th.
In effect: July 4-5
Routes: 550
Affected stops:
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #68042 NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #85640 NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
For ST 550 to Bellevue get on/off at:
Stop #68020 Bellevue Way SE & SE 3rd St (NB)
The temporary stop on Main St, just west of 107th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #68007 Bellevue Transit Center Bay 12 (NB)
For ST 550 to Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #67652 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 (WB)
Stop #85489 108th Ave Ne & Ne 2nd St (SB)
Stop #67640 Bellevue Way SE & Main St (SB)
Stop #68035 Bellevue Way NE & Main St (NB)
Stop #68042 NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #85640 NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #67620 Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St (SB)
For ST 550 to Bellevue get on/off at:
Stop #68020 Bellevue Way SE & SE 3rd St (NB)
The temporary stop on Main St, just west of 107th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #68007 Bellevue Transit Center Bay 12 (NB)
For ST 550 to Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #67652 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 9 (WB)
Stop #85489 108th Ave Ne & Ne 2nd St (SB)
Stop #67640 Bellevue Way SE & Main St (SB)
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 554 will be rerouted from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sat Jul 4 due to the Down Home 4th of July Parade.
In effect: July 4, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Routes: 554
Affected stops:
Stop #80485 E Sunset Way & Rainier Blvd S (EB)
Stop #64502 E Sunset Way & 1st Ave NE (WB)
For ST 554 to Issaquah get on/off at:
Stop #64590 Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 6 (SB)
The temporary stop on 2nd Ave SE, just south of SE Andrews St (NB)
For ST 554 to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 2nd Ave SE, just north of SE Andrews St (SB)
Stop #64555 Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 2 (NB)
Stop #80485 E Sunset Way & Rainier Blvd S (EB)
Stop #64502 E Sunset Way & 1st Ave NE (WB)
For ST 554 to Issaquah get on/off at:
Stop #64590 Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 6 (SB)
The temporary stop on 2nd Ave SE, just south of SE Andrews St (NB)
For ST 554 to Downtown Seattle get on/off at:
The temporary stop on 2nd Ave SE, just north of SE Andrews St (SB)
Stop #64555 Issaquah Transit Center - Bay 2 (NB)
Announcement
Ongoing
Due to recent reconfiguration of the path and roadways, and varying traffic patterns, it has now caused bus congestion at Federal Way Downtown Station.
In effect: May 4, 7:50 p.m.
Routes: 574
To help alleviate the congestion, ST Express route 574, arriving early will stage on 317th, prior to servicing Bay 7 in the bus loop.
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 590, ST Express 592, ST Express 594 and ST Express 595 will experience a temporary stop closure at 2nd Ave & Stewart St (outbound) until further notice due to construction.
In effect: May 29, 12:45 p.m.
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Get on/off buses at:
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
2nd Ave & Pike St (outbound)
Stations
Stations has 3 alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Federal Way Downtown Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue.
In effect: July 4, 12:22 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator 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 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.
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting Monday, March 16, Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot.
In effect: March 16, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Routes: S Line
The only available spots for this lot will be three ADA parking spots. This closure will last the duration of this project phase. We expect this phase to be completed in December 2026. We encourage drivers to use the existing Kent garage at W Smith St and 1st Ave N.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
For more information on the project, visit the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvement Project page.
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
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