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Link light rail
Link light rail has 4 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Update: At Star Lake Station, passengers are required to transfer to the opposite platform to continue their journey.
In effect: June 16, 5:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Federal Way Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Federal Way Downtown Station.
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Lynnwood City Center Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Lynnwood City Center Station.
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Lynnwood City Center Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Lynnwood City Center Station.
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
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
Sounder train
Sounder train has 6 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.
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.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 20 alerts
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)
Stop relocation
Upcoming
Stop #76630 Bothell Way NE & NE 153rd St (SB) relocated from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wed Jun 17 due to utility work.
In effect: June 17, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Routes: 522
Affected routes:
322
372
ST 522
Get on/off:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE just south of NE 153rd St (SB)
322
372
ST 522
Get on/off:
The temporary stop on Bothell Way NE just south of NE 153rd St (SB)
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 9 alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Angle Lake Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: June 16, 4:25 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Continue north on S 28th St.
2. Cross S 200th St.
3. 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. Continue north on S 28th St.
2. Cross S 200th St.
3. 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.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Kent Des Moines Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: June 16, 8:48 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Exit the station and cross S 236th St 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. Exit the station and cross S 236th St 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.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge (nearest Amtrak). The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service until further notice.
In effect: June 16, 6:20 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
To ride the Sounder:
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
1. Please proceed to the southwest corner of the Amtrak Depot.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
To exit the station:
1. Please wait here for assistance.
2. A Station Agent and/or security will provide detour route assistance.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: June 10, 7:33 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 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.
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.
Announcement
Ongoing
Update: At Star Lake Station, passengers are required to transfer to the opposite platform to continue their journey.
In effect: June 16, 5:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Federal Way Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Federal Way Downtown Station.
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Lynnwood City Center Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Lynnwood City Center Station.
Passengers traveling from Star Lake Station to Lynnwood City Center Station are required to transfer at Star Lake Station to the platform to Lynnwood City Center 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.
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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