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3 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Between October 14 -18, 14 parking spaces at Tukwila International Blvd Station will be blocked off to support landscaping work.
In effect: Oct. 14-18
Routes: 1 Line
About 14 parking spaces will be used to mobilize and park equipment for landscaping maintenance.
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.
Affected lines:
1 Line
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.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting on September 11 through November 14, 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: Sep. 11 - Nov. 15
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.
Announcement
Upcoming
On Sunday, Oct. 26, shuttle buses will replace 1 Line service between Mount Baker and SODO stations. This all-day shutdown is for scheduled maintenance on the Emergency Ventilation System.
In effect: Oct. 26-27
Routes: 1 Line
Trains will run from Angle Lake to Mount Baker and from SODO to Lynnwood City Center. Lynnwood-bound passengers at Mount Baker and Angle Lake-bound passengers at SODO must switch to the 1 Line shuttle buses to continue their trip. The shuttle buses will run every 10-15 minutes
Riders can find 1 Line shuttle buses at the following stops:
• Mount Baker: Rainier Ave S & S Stevens St
• Beacon Hill: Beacon Ave S & S Lander St
• SODO: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Click the link below for alternate transportation options:
On Saturday, Nov. 8, a separate closure will occur at Capitol Hill Station for the same maintenance.
Riders can find 1 Line shuttle buses at the following stops:
• Mount Baker: Rainier Ave S & S Stevens St
• Beacon Hill: Beacon Ave S & S Lander St
• SODO: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Click the link below for alternate transportation options:
On Saturday, Nov. 8, a separate closure will occur at Capitol Hill Station for the same maintenance.
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
Sounder train
2 Alerts
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line Wednesday, October 15 for Mariners AL Championship Series game, start time 5:08 p.m.
In effect: Oct. 15, 5:08 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Mariners AL Championship Series at T-Mobile Park - start time 5:08 p.m.
The following special event trains will operate Wednesday, Oct. 15:
-N Line train #1811 will depart Everett at 2:45 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:44 p.m. All N Line stations will be served.
-S Line train #1610 will depart Lakewood at 2:11 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:27 p.m. All S Line stations will be served.
Return schedule:
Return trains will depart Seattle from King Street Station about 45 minutes after the game ends.
Note – To support game train service, S Line Train #1519 and N Line Train #1704 for Wednesday will be canceled.
The following special event trains will operate Wednesday, Oct. 15:
-N Line train #1811 will depart Everett at 2:45 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:44 p.m. All N Line stations will be served.
-S Line train #1610 will depart Lakewood at 2:11 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:27 p.m. All S Line stations will be served.
Return schedule:
Return trains will depart Seattle from King Street Station about 45 minutes after the game ends.
Note – To support game train service, S Line Train #1519 and N Line Train #1704 for Wednesday will be canceled.
2 Alerts
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line Wednesday, October 15 for Mariners AL Championship Series game, start time 5:08 p.m.
In effect: Oct. 15, 5:08 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Mariners AL Championship Series at T-Mobile Park - start time 5:08 p.m.
The following special event trains will operate Wednesday, Oct. 15:
-N Line train #1811 will depart Everett at 2:45 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:44 p.m. All N Line stations will be served.
-S Line train #1610 will depart Lakewood at 2:11 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:27 p.m. All S Line stations will be served.
Return schedule:
Return trains will depart Seattle from King Street Station about 45 minutes after the game ends.
Note – To support game train service, S Line Train #1519 and N Line Train #1704 for Wednesday will be canceled.
The following special event trains will operate Wednesday, Oct. 15:
-N Line train #1811 will depart Everett at 2:45 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:44 p.m. All N Line stations will be served.
-S Line train #1610 will depart Lakewood at 2:11 p.m. and arrive at King Street Station at 3:27 p.m. All S Line stations will be served.
Return schedule:
Return trains will depart Seattle from King Street Station about 45 minutes after the game ends.
Note – To support game train service, S Line Train #1519 and N Line Train #1704 for Wednesday will be canceled.
ST Express bus
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
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
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.
3 Alerts
2 Alerts
1 Alert
1 Alert
1 Alert
Stations
1 Alert
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Beacon Hill Station - Elevator 4 will be unavailable from Mon, Oct 13 at 7 AM through Fri, Oct 17 at 2 PM due to scheduled maintenance. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 13-17
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the adjacent in-service elevators to ride the 1 Line and exit the station.
1 Alert
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 – Currently out of service (Updated 10/2)
• 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 – Currently out of service (Updated 10/2)
• 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
Lakewood Station Garage - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled maintenance. See below for more information.
In effect: Oct. 14, 6:20 a.m.
Routes: S Line
To ride the Sounder:
Please use the adjacent elevator to access the parking garage and Sounder platforms.
Please use the adjacent elevator to access the parking garage and Sounder platforms.
1 Alert
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
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
Symphony Station - Elevator 506 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance. The elevator at Exit C serving the street (Seneca St & 3rd Ave) and South Mezzanine is out of service until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 14, 10:07 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line from 2nd Ave:
1. Passengers can access both platforms from Exit B (2nd Ave & University St).
Passengers requiring elevator service must board at another station.
To ride the 1 Line from 3rd Ave:
1. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at 3rd Ave & Union St.
2. Take northbound route 5 to 3rd Ave & Pine St for Westlake Station.
3. Street level elevators at Westlake Station are located on Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
To exit the station to 2nd Ave:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the North Mezzanine.
3. Exit via the pedestrian walkway at Exit B (2nd Ave & University St).
1. Passengers can access both platforms from Exit B (2nd Ave & University St).
Passengers requiring elevator service must board at another station.
To ride the 1 Line from 3rd Ave:
1. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at 3rd Ave & Union St.
2. Take northbound route 5 to 3rd Ave & Pine St for Westlake Station.
3. Street level elevators at Westlake Station are located on Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
To exit the station to 2nd Ave:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the North Mezzanine.
3. Exit via the pedestrian walkway at Exit B (2nd Ave & University St).
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Between October 14 -18, 14 parking spaces at Tukwila International Blvd Station will be blocked off to support landscaping work.
In effect: Oct. 14-18
Routes: 1 Line
About 14 parking spaces will be used to mobilize and park equipment for landscaping maintenance.
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.
Affected lines:
1 Line
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.
Affected lines:
1 Line
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
University of Washington Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
In effect: Sep. 21, 10:49 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service for the foreseeable future.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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 Alert
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