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Link light rail
Link light rail has 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
Sounder train has 6 alerts
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.
Delay
Ongoing
S Line train #1511 (3:35 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to track congestion
In effect: June 9, 4:53 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
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 26 alerts
Cancelation
Ongoing
Route 510 trips departing at 3:50 PM from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to Everett Station, departing at 4:10 PM from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to Everett Station and departing at 4:30 PM from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to Everett Station
In effect: June 9, 3:50 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Routes: 510
Cancelation
Ongoing
Route 515 trips departing at 3:33 PM from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5, departing at 4:33 PM from 4th Ave S & S Jackson St to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay A5, departing at 5:15 PM from 4th Av
In effect: June 9, 3:33 p.m. - 7:18 p.m.
Routes: 515
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)
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 10 alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Restrooms near Exit A at Federal Way Downtown Station are closed until further notice.
In effect: June 2, 10:50 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Due to maintenance, the two restrooms located in the North Plaza (Exit A) at Federal Way Downtown Station are closed. For passengers requiring restroom access, please use the restrooms located in the south plaza (Exit B).
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
King Street Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: June 9, 4:48 p.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.
Delay
Ongoing
S Line train #1511 (3:35 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to track congestion
In effect: June 9, 4:53 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: May 27, 6:27 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Exit the station through the Southwest Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Northeast Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit A 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 Southwest Station Plaza.
2. Cross 46th Ave W and go through the Northeast Station Plaza.
3. Enter the station through Exit A 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.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Shoreline South/148th Station Garage - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: June 9, 8:07 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to ground level.
2. Exit the garage or travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to parking level.
1. Take the adjacent elevator to ground level.
2. Exit the garage or travel to the station.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to parking level.
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
Delay
Ongoing
S Line train #1511 (3:35 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to track congestion
In effect: June 9, 4:53 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Affected stops:
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Westlake Station - Elevator 303 unavailable until further notice due to unscheduled outage.
In effect: June 9, 3:33 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
To ride the 1 Line to Northgate:
1. Go to the opposite end of the mezzanine toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the mezzanine.
3. Continue to the desired exit.
1. Go to the opposite end of the mezzanine toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the mezzanine.
3. Continue to the desired exit.
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