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Starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, through Friday, Feb. 13, construction at Pinehurst Station will require 1 Line trains to share a track at Shoreline South/148th Station. Trains will serve the southbound/Federal Way Downtown side of the platform.
In effect: Feb. 9-14
Routes: 1 Line
Schedule and Platform Use:
February 9-13: Federal Way Downtown platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Feb. 13, 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.
On Feb. 10 and Feb. 12, from 11 p.m. to the end of service, shuttle buses will replace trains between Mount Baker and Tukwila Int'l Blvd. Expect up to 30 min of added travel times.
In effect: Feb. 10-13
Routes: 1 Line
- At Beacon Hill and Mount Baker stations, passengers must board trains on the northbound/Lynnwood platform – all days.
- At Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station, passengers must board trains on the southbound/Federal Way platform – all days.
Federal Way to Lynnwood:
- The last train to Lynnwood City Center serving all stations will depart from Federal Way Downtown Station at 9:32 p.m., serving Tukwila Int'l Blvd at 9:53 p.m.
Lynnwood to Federal Way:
- The last train to Federal Way serving all stations will depart from Lynnwood at 9:26 p.m., serving Mount Baker at 10:13 p.m.
1 Line shuttle buses between Mount Baker and Tukwila Int'l Blvd stations will run every 10 to 15 minutes.
Affected stops:
Mount Baker
- To Federal Way: Rainier Ave S & S Forest St
Columbia City
- To Lynnwood: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Edmund St
- To Federal Way: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Columbian St
Othello Station
- To Lynnwood: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Othello St
- To Federal Way: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Myrtle St
Rainier Beach Station
- To Lynnwood: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Henderson St
- To Federal Way: Martin Luther King Jr Way & S Henderson St
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station
- To Lynnwood: Tukwila Int'l Blvd Stn - Bay 2
The scheduled work for Feb. 11 has been cancelled. This work schedule is subject to change.
Starting Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 Line trains will begin service between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown. Passengers traveling south of International District/Chinatown must board 1 Line trains.
In effect: Feb. 14-15
Routes: 1 Line
- Pay attention to train head signs.
- Passengers traveling south of downtown Seattle must board 1 Line trains.
- Passengers traveling between Lynnwood and International District/Chinatown can board 1 Line or 2 Line trains.
- All passengers MUST exit 2 Line trains at International District/Chinatown, starting Feb.14.
- Airport travelers should wait for 1 Line trains to avoid transferring.
2 Line service between Redmond and Lynnwood begins March 28.
Seahawks parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Plan ahead, expect heavy crowds, and pack your patience.
In effect: Feb. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Additional service is available between Bellevue and Seattle.
- ST Express Route 550
Starting December 22, Sound Transit will be conducting operator trainings from South Bellevue Station to International District Station in preparation for the 2 Line extension opening.
In effect: Dec. 20, 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Please pay attention to the train head signs or listen to the audio announcements before you board your train.
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Seahawks parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Plan ahead, expect heavy crowds, and pack your patience.
In effect: Feb. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Additional service is available between Bellevue and Seattle.
- ST Express Route 550
Sounder train
Special event service on S Line and N Line from 8:30 a.m. through 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for the Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade.
In effect: Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
S Line:
• Event Train 1600 departs Tacoma Dome Station at 8:50 a.m., arrives at King Street at 9:52 a.m.
• Event Train 1602 departs Lakewood Station at 8:51 a.m., arrives at King Street at 10:07 a.m.
• Event Train 1604 departs Lakewood Station at 9:16 a.m., arrives at King Street at 10:32 a.m.
• Train 1518, scheduled to depart Lakewood at 10:11, will be canceled to support Event Train 1604.
N Line:
• Event Train 1801 departs Everett Station at 8:45, arrives at King Street at 9:44 a.m.
Parade participants are strongly encouraged to use earlier S Line and N Line service trains when traveling to Seattle. Event trains are expected to experience higher-than-normal crowding.
Afternoon/evening service:
No additional Sounder afternoon/evening service will be operated. However, the following trains will have extended train cars:
S Line:
• Train 1507, 2:35 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
• Train 1509, 3:15 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
• Train 1511, 3:35 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
N Line:
• Train 1700, 4:05 p.m. departure from King Street: 5-car train.
S Line train #1518 (10:11 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station) will be canceled on Wednesday, Feb. 11, to support event service to the Seahawks Victory Parade. Charter buses will be provided.
In effect: Feb. 11, 10:11 a.m. - 12:27 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Bus service replacing cancelled S Line train 1518:
- Bus 1: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m., then serves South Tacoma and Tacoma Dome before continuing to Seattle.
- Bus 2: Departs Puyallup at 10:38 a.m., then serves Sumner and Auburn before continuing to Seattle.
- Bus 3: Departs Kent at 11 a.m., then serves Tukwila Station before continuing to Seattle.
- ADA minibus: Departs Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and serves the full Sounder alignment.
Affected direction: to Seattle
Special event service on S Line and N Line from 8:30 a.m. through 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for the Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade.
In effect: Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
S Line:
• Event Train 1600 departs Tacoma Dome Station at 8:50 a.m., arrives at King Street at 9:52 a.m.
• Event Train 1602 departs Lakewood Station at 8:51 a.m., arrives at King Street at 10:07 a.m.
• Event Train 1604 departs Lakewood Station at 9:16 a.m., arrives at King Street at 10:32 a.m.
• Train 1518, scheduled to depart Lakewood at 10:11, will be canceled to support Event Train 1604.
N Line:
• Event Train 1801 departs Everett Station at 8:45, arrives at King Street at 9:44 a.m.
Parade participants are strongly encouraged to use earlier S Line and N Line service trains when traveling to Seattle. Event trains are expected to experience higher-than-normal crowding.
Afternoon/evening service:
No additional Sounder afternoon/evening service will be operated. However, the following trains will have extended train cars:
S Line:
• Train 1507, 2:35 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
• Train 1509, 3:15 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
• Train 1511, 3:35 p.m. departure from King Street: 7-car train.
N Line:
• Train 1700, 4:05 p.m. departure from King Street: 5-car train.
ST Express bus
The following stops are closed from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wed Feb 11 due to the Seahawk parade: 6 Bus stops bit.ly/CTReal-TIme
In effect: Feb. 11, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Routes: 510 & 515
510
515
Affected stops:
(CT Stop #1908) Stewart St & 7th Ave (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2698) 5th Ave & Pine St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2700) 5th Ave & Seneca St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2702) 5th Ave & Marion St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2290) 5th Ave & Jefferson St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2706) 5th Ave S & S Jackson St (to Seattle)
The following stops are closed from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wed Feb 11 due to the Seahawk parade: 6 Bus stops bit.ly/CTReal-TIme
In effect: Feb. 11, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Routes: 510 & 515
510
515
Affected stops:
(CT Stop #1908) Stewart St & 7th Ave (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2698) 5th Ave & Pine St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2700) 5th Ave & Seneca St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2702) 5th Ave & Marion St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2290) 5th Ave & Jefferson St (to Seattle)
(CT Stop #2706) 5th Ave S & S Jackson St (to Seattle)
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
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.
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
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.
Stop #820 5th Ave & Jefferson St (SB) closed from Mon Jan 26th to Fri Feb 27th, 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Jan. 26 - Feb. 27
Routes: 545
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 5th Ave just north of James St (SB), only used during hours of construction.
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes will experience a stop closure at 4th Ave & Pine St (inbound) from 6:16 PM today through Tue Feb 10 due to construction
In effect: Jan. 13 - Feb. 11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop located on 4th Ave between University St and Union St.
On Feb. 11, all morning routes into downtown Seattle will terminate at the SODO Busway and Lander due to parade street closures. Passengers will need to transfer to the 1 Line, take a local bus, or walk to reach downtown Seattle.
In effect: Feb. 10-11
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Stations
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: Nov. 23, 7:26 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Federal Way platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 902 from Federal Way platform – in service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Federal Way platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
• Elevator 903 to Lynnwood platform – in 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.
Kent Des Moines Station elevator 2 is unavailable until further notice. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (S 236th St and 30th Ave S) and the platform is out of service.
In effect: Feb. 10, 4:11 p.m.
Routes: 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.
Roosevelt Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance.
In effect: Feb. 9, 9:38 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
1. Exit the station.
2. Turn left onto 12th Ave NE.
3. Turn left onto NE 67th St.
4. Enter the station and take the elevator down to the 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.
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.
Starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, through Friday, Feb. 13, construction at Pinehurst Station will require 1 Line trains to share a track at Shoreline South/148th Station. Trains will serve the southbound/Federal Way Downtown side of the platform.
In effect: Feb. 9-14
Routes: 1 Line
Schedule and Platform Use:
February 9-13: Federal Way Downtown platform – 7 p.m. - Start of service
The schedule will extend past Feb. 13, 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.
East stairwell at South Bellevue Station Garage is closed
In effect: May 20, 5:17 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
Affected lines:
2 Line
Elevator outage at University of Washington Station. The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: Feb. 5, 8:44 p.m.
Routes: 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.
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