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Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: May 1, 7:11 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
University Street North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to University Street Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Pioneer Square Station beginning on Monday, April 29.
In effect: April 29 - July 5
Routes: 1 Line
Pioneer Square Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4/29 until 7/05.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
New variable messaging signs will be installed at Westlake Station beginning Monday, March 18.
In effect: April 15 - May 17
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at University Washington Station beginning on Monday, April 8.
In effect: April 8 - June 7
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
University Washington Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4/8 until 6/14.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Late night rider information from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Northgate Station.
In effect: March 30 - Aug. 31
Routes: 1 Line
On weekdays and Saturday, the last train to Northgate Station with service through downtown Seattle departs SeaTac/Airport Station at about 11:58 p.m. All remaining trains will terminate at Beacon Hill Station.
On Sunday’s, the last train to Northgate Station with service through downtown Seattle departs SeaTac/Airport Station at about 11:13 p.m. All remaining trains will terminate at Beacon Hill Station.
Passengers are recommended to exit at Mount Baker Station and use the following King County Metro Routes to travel towards Northgate Station:
• Passengers requiring service to downtown Seattle, please take King County Metro Route 7.
• Passengers requiring service to Capitol Hill Station, please take King County Metro Route 7 to 3rd Avenue and Pike Street, then transfer to King County Metro Route 49 at Pike Street and 4th Avenue.
• Passengers requiring service to University of Washington and U District stations, please use King County Metro Route 48.
• Passengers requiring service to Roosevelt and Northgate stations, please use King County Metro Route 48 and transfer to King County Metro Route 67.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sounder train
Everett Station east elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue
In effect: March 26, 9:10 a.m.
Routes: N Line
Passengers with a vehicle:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Return to your vehicle.
3. Travel to Park & Ride B for access to Everett Station.
Passengers without a vehicle*:
5. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
6. Exit the parking lot and turn left on Hill Ave.
7. Turn left on Pacific Ave and continue west.
8. Turn left on Smith Ave and continue south.
9. Enter Everett Station (Smith Ave & 32nd St).
*Note: This detour includes approximately 0.6 miles of additional travel and includes changes in elevation.
To exit the station:
To Park & Ride Lot C:
1. Turn right on Smith Ave.
2. Continue north on Smith Ave to Pacific Ave.
3. Turn right on Pacific Ave and continue east.
4. Turn right onto Hill Ave.
5. Enter the Park & Ride Lot C.
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles are allowed per train car. Cyclists may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for cyclists to secure their bicycles. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional cyclists may stand with their bikes. When standing with your bicycle, stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle to other secured bicycles. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle, so other riders can move about the train.
Thank you.
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles are allowed per train car. Cyclists may only enter Sounder trains through doors with a bicycle symbol. Always follow any directions from the conductor.
Each Sounder train car has two tie-down spaces for cyclists to secure their bicycles. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional cyclists may stand with their bikes. When standing with your bicycle, stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle to other secured bicycles. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle, so other riders can move about the train.
Thank you.
ST Express bus
ST 542 and ST 545 to Seattle will be affected by ramp closures on SR 520 at W Lake Sammamish Pkwy, NE 51st St and NE 40th St, nightly from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 due to construction.
In effect: May 2-3
Routes: 545 & 542
Please make sure you are using the correct alternate stop during the different times below.
Missed stops at all times:
Stop #71341 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (SB)
Stop #71335 Sr 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
From 9 PM to 10 PM each night only get off/on at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
From 10PM to 5 AM each night get off/on at:
Stop #68391 156th Ave NE & NE 51st St (SB)
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Seattle will be affected by ramp closures on SR 520 at W Lake Sammamish Pkwy, NE 51st St and NE 40th St, nightly from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 due to construction.
In effect: May 2-3
Routes: 545 & 542
Please make sure you are using the correct alternate stop during the different times below.
Missed stops at all times:
Stop #71341 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (SB)
Stop #71335 Sr 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
From 9 PM to 10 PM each night only get off/on at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
From 10PM to 5 AM each night get off/on at:
Stop #68391 156th Ave NE & NE 51st St (SB)
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
ST 554 and ST 556 to Seattle will be rerouted; Stop #67019 on I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 will be missed beginning Monday, February 26 due to construction. Use Stop #67014 at Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 instead.
In effect: Feb. 26 - Sep. 1
Routes: 554 & 556
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Rdwy & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
ST 554 and ST 556 to Seattle will be rerouted; Stop #67019 on I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 will be missed beginning Monday, February 26 due to construction. Use Stop #67014 at Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 instead.
In effect: Feb. 26 - Sep. 1
Routes: 554 & 556
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Rdwy & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
ST Express 574 will experience a stop closure at I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station (outbound) and Star Lake Fwy Station (outbound) until further notice due to construction
In effect: Dec. 11, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: 574
Stop #53504 Kent-Des Moines Freeway Station (Southbound)
Stop #47970 I-5 & S 272nd Street (Southbound)
Customers can board or exit ST Express Route 574 at King County Metro temporary bus stops:
Get on/off for stop at Kent Des Moines Rd/SR-516:
* Stop #53508 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just east of the southbound I-5 on-ramp)
* Stop #58779 - Kent Des Moines Road & I-5 Ramp (Eastbound on Kent Des Moines Rd just west of the northbound I-5 off-ramp)
Get on/off for stop at South 272nd:
* Stop #53538 - S 272nd Street & I-5 (Westbound on S 272nd St just west of the northbound I-5 on-ramp.)
ST Express 596 schedule edit for Bonney Lake Park and Ride departures is in effect until further notice.
In effect: April 16, 5:04 p.m.
Routes: 596
Stations
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
Everett Station east elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue
In effect: March 26, 9:10 a.m.
Routes: N Line
Passengers with a vehicle:
1. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
2. Return to your vehicle.
3. Travel to Park & Ride B for access to Everett Station.
Passengers without a vehicle*:
5. Take the elevator down to return to the parking lot (Park & Ride C).
6. Exit the parking lot and turn left on Hill Ave.
7. Turn left on Pacific Ave and continue west.
8. Turn left on Smith Ave and continue south.
9. Enter Everett Station (Smith Ave & 32nd St).
*Note: This detour includes approximately 0.6 miles of additional travel and includes changes in elevation.
To exit the station:
To Park & Ride Lot C:
1. Turn right on Smith Ave.
2. Continue north on Smith Ave to Pacific Ave.
3. Turn right on Pacific Ave and continue east.
4. Turn right onto Hill Ave.
5. Enter the Park & Ride Lot C.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: May 1, 7:11 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Pioneer Square Station beginning on Monday, April 29.
In effect: April 29 - July 5
Routes: 1 Line
Pioneer Square Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4/29 until 7/05.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
Sumner parking closure starts Feb. 19 to make room for garage construction. 190 stalls to be closed.
In effect: Feb. 19, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: S Line
The work will be done in phases. During Phase 1, which may last several months, approximately 40 stalls will remain open in the station’s southwest triangle lot. This includes ADA stalls, motorcycle stalls and pick-up and drop-off stalls will be in this area. (There are also pick-up and drop-off spaces on Traffic Avenue.) During Phase 1, Narrow Street will be closed to through traffic at Maple Ave, and Academy Street will be closed to through traffic at Cherry Street.
We recommend passengers make alternate plans for getting to a Sounder station as detailed in earlier alerts, including driving to Puyallup Station, Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride Lot, walking or bicycling, or applying for a carpool permit. One new option for east Sumner residents to get to the station is the City's Commuter Connector residential loop shuttle that travels between East Sumner and the station.
Affected lines:
S Line
S Line train #1523 (5:45 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes today due to track congestion
In effect: May 2, 6:17 p.m. - 8:01 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Kent Station (Southbound)
Auburn Station (Southbound)
Sumner Station (Southbound)
Puyallup Station (Southbound)
Tacoma Dome Station
South Tacoma Station
Lakewood Station
University Street North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to University Street Station from 2.5 hours prior to any public event through its conclusion. See the Seattle Symphony’s calendar of Benaroya Hall events for dates and times of public events.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
New variable messaging signs will be installed at Westlake Station beginning Monday, March 18.
In effect: April 15 - May 17
Routes: 1 Line
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