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Link light rail
Link light rail has 3 alerts
Announcement
Upcoming
From April 14 -17, from 10 p.m. to the end of service, shuttle buses will replace trains between Downtown Redmond Station and Bel-Red Station.
In effect: April 14-17
Routes: 2 Line
Train service between Lynnwood City Center and Downtown Redmond stations:
- The last Lynnwood-bound 2 Line train serving all stations will depart from Downtown Redmond Station at 10:30 p.m., reaching Lynnwood City Center Station at 11:48 p.m.
- The last Redmond-bound 2 Line train serving all stations will depart Lynnwood City Center at 9:16 p.m., reaching Downtown Redmond Station at 10:33 p.m.
2 Line shuttle buses between Downtown Redmond Station and Bel-Red Station will run every 10 - 15 minutes.
Affected stops:
Downtown Redmond
• To Lynnwood: Downtown Redmond Station - Bay 3
• To Downtown Redmond: Downtown Redmond Station - Bay 2 (drop off only)
Marymoor Village
• To Lynnwood: Marymoor Village Station –- Bay 4
• To Downtown Redmond: Marymoor Village Station - Bay 2
Redmond Technology
• To Lynnwood: Redmond Technology Station - Bay 4
• To Downtown Redmond: Redmond Technology Station - Bay 5
Overlake Village
• To Lynnwood: 152nd Ave NE & Da Vinci Ave NE
• To Downtown Redmond: 152nd Ave NE & NE Shen St
Bel-Red
• To Lynnwood: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
- The last Lynnwood-bound 2 Line train serving all stations will depart from Downtown Redmond Station at 10:30 p.m., reaching Lynnwood City Center Station at 11:48 p.m.
- The last Redmond-bound 2 Line train serving all stations will depart Lynnwood City Center at 9:16 p.m., reaching Downtown Redmond Station at 10:33 p.m.
2 Line shuttle buses between Downtown Redmond Station and Bel-Red Station will run every 10 - 15 minutes.
Affected stops:
Downtown Redmond
• To Lynnwood: Downtown Redmond Station - Bay 3
• To Downtown Redmond: Downtown Redmond Station - Bay 2 (drop off only)
Marymoor Village
• To Lynnwood: Marymoor Village Station –- Bay 4
• To Downtown Redmond: Marymoor Village Station - Bay 2
Redmond Technology
• To Lynnwood: Redmond Technology Station - Bay 4
• To Downtown Redmond: Redmond Technology Station - Bay 5
Overlake Village
• To Lynnwood: 152nd Ave NE & Da Vinci Ave NE
• To Downtown Redmond: 152nd Ave NE & NE Shen St
Bel-Red
• To Lynnwood: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
• To Downtown Redmond: 132nd Ave NE & NE Spring Blvd
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 3 alerts
Extra service
Upcoming
Special event service on N Line and S Line from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 12.
In effect: April 12, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 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 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 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.
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 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 12.
In effect: April 12, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros
-S Line train will depart Lakewood at 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 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 10:11 a.m. and depart King Street Sta 45 minutes after the game ends.
-N Line train will depart Everett at 10:45 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.
ST Express bus
ST Express bus has 16 alerts
Single route reroute
Ongoing
ST 522 is rerouted off I-405 and SR 522 between NE 195th St and 131st Ave NE Fri Apr 10th to Sat Apr11th from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: April 10-12
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76970 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (EB)
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 132nd Ave NE just north of NE 180th St (NB)
Stop #76970 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (EB)
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop on 132nd Ave NE just north of NE 180th St (NB)
Stations
Stations has 8 alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Capitol Hill Station elevator 1 out of service due to scheduled maintenance. The elevator at the E Denny Way exit serving the street, South Mezzanine, and platform is out of service. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: March 27, 9:35 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the street:
1. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn right toward E John St.
2. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
3. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the South Mezzanine:
1. Take the pedestrian walkway toward the west exit.
2. Take elevator up to the street.
3. Turn left on Broadway Ave E.
4. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
5. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To exit the station from the platform:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward the E John St exit.
2. Take the platform elevator to the North Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine up to the street (E John St & Broadway Ave E).
1. Go to Broadway Ave E and turn right toward E John St.
2. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
3. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To ride the 1 Line and 2 Line from the South Mezzanine:
1. Take the pedestrian walkway toward the west exit.
2. Take elevator up to the street.
3. Turn left on Broadway Ave E.
4. Enter the station at the corner of E John St and Broadway Ave E.
5. Take the street level elevator down to the North Mezzanine for elevator access to the platform.
To exit the station from the platform:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward the E John St exit.
2. Take the platform elevator to the North Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at the North Mezzanine up to the street (E John St & Broadway Ave E).
Announcement
Ongoing
Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: Nov. 23, 7:26 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Sound Transit continues to upgrade escalators at International District/Chinatown Station. See below for current service status during the improvement process.
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 904 from Federal Way platform – out of service
Passengers who need assistance while at a Sound Transit station, can call or text Security at (206) 398-5268.
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
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance.
In effect: April 8, 7:05 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Exit the station through the Northeast Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Southwest Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit B and 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 through the Northeast Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Southwest Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit B and 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
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
Elevator closure
Ongoing
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.
In effect: March 29, 9:21 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
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. 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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