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3 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
1 Line and 2 Line real-time transit information may display inaccurate information and in-station real time signage is unavailable.
In effect: Oct. 27, 9:47 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Testing for the 1 Line extension to Federal Way is underway. During testing, trains will continue south past Angle Lake Station. Passengers must deboard at Angle Lake. Service to Federal Way begins on Dec. 6.
In effect: Oct. 26 - Dec. 6
Routes: 1 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Starting on September 11 through November 14, the south parking lot at Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed to vehicles. This is to allow for construction of a new trash enclosure.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Nov. 15
Routes: 1 Line
The ONLY vehicles allowed access during the construction will be those using the ADA parking spaces and paratransit bus service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
To get information about other transit parking lots and garages, please click the link below.
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, please subscribe to service alerts. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
1 Line and 2 Line real-time transit information may display inaccurate information and in-station real time signage is unavailable.
In effect: Oct. 27, 9:47 a.m.
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
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ST Express bus
1 Alert
Single route reroute
Upcoming
ST 522 to Woodinville is rerouted off Beardslee Blvd between 110 Ave NE and NE 195th St from Mon Oct 27 to Fri Oct 31, 11:59 PM to 5:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 27-31
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
1 Alert
Stop revision
Ongoing
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
Affected routes:
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.
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.
2 Alerts
Stop revision
Ongoing
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
Affected routes:
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.
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 closure
Ongoing
Stop #640 4th Ave & James St (NB) closed from Mon Oct 20 to Fri Nov 14 on weekdays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 20 - Nov. 14
Routes: 545
Affected routes:
101
102
150
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
101
102
150
ST 545
Get on/off at:
Stop #628 4th Ave S & S Washington St (NB)
Stop #648 4th Ave & Cherry St (NB)
4 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, Oct. 27, to Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Federal Way Transit Center will close 55 parking stalls during cable barrier repair.
In effect: Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
3 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, Oct. 27, to Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Federal Way Transit Center will close 55 parking stalls during cable barrier repair.
In effect: Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, Oct. 27, to Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Federal Way Transit Center will close 55 parking stalls during cable barrier repair.
In effect: Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
From Monday, Oct. 27, to Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Federal Way Transit Center will close 55 parking stalls during cable barrier repair.
In effect: Oct. 27 - Nov. 5
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
The work schedule is subject to change. For updates, visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
Stations
1 Alert
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Beacon Hill Station - Elevator 4 will be unavailable from Mon, Oct 13 at 7 AM through Fri, Oct 31 due to scheduled maintenance. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Oct. 13 - Nov. 1
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the adjacent in-service elevators to ride the 1 Line and exit the station.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Elevator and Escalator upgrades at Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station
In effect: May 24, 3:59 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sound Transit continues to upgrade elevators and escalators at International District/Chinatown Station. See below for current service status during the improvement process.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in 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.
Exit A - to 5th Ave S & S Jackson St:
• Elevator 901 to Lynnwood platform – in service
• Elevator 902 to Angle Lake platform – in service
• Escalator 901 from Lynnwood platform – out of service
• Escalator 902 from Angle Lake platform – out of service
Exit B – to 5th Ave S & King St:
• Elevator 904 to Angle Lake platform – Currently out of service (Updated 10/20)
• Escalator 903 from Lynnwood platform – in service
• Escalator 904 from Angle Lake platform – in 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.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Mountlake Terrace Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. The elevator at Exit A serving the street and the platform is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 27, 8:12 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the Station (cross 236th St NW).
2. Take the elevator at Exit B to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator to the street.
1. Go to the opposite end of the Station (cross 236th St NW).
2. Take the elevator at Exit B to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator to the street.
2 Alerts
Elevator closure
Ongoing
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. The elevator serving the platform and the mezzanine is out of service.
In effect: Oct. 27, 4:51 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station past the entrance to the airport terminal walkway.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
1. Go to the opposite end of the station past the entrance to the airport terminal walkway.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station to Airport Terminals & International Blvd:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
3. Take the Airport Terminal Walkway to enter the airport OR take the pedestrian bridge to exit at International Blvd.
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.
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
1 Alert
Announcement
Upcoming
From Monday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Oct. 29, Sound Transit will clean the elevators at Tukwila International Boulevard Station. This maintenance will begin at 9 p.m. each night and conclude before light rail service starts the following morning.
In effect: Oct. 27-30
Routes: 1 Line
See below for a list of the elevator closures by date and instructions for riders:
Monday, Oct. 27: Elevator #3, serving the Angle Lake (southbound) platform and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
To ride the 1 Line to Angle Lake:
1. Take the elevator up to the Lynnwood platform.
2. Take the 1 Line to Rainier Beach Station.
3. At Rainier Beach Station, board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
4. Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. From the Angle Lake platform, board the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. At SeaTac/Airport Station, board the 1 Line toward Lynnwood.
4. Exit the 1 Line at Tukwila International Blvd Station.
5. Passengers can exit Tukwila International Blvd Station using the Lynnwood platform elevator.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Elevator #2, serving the Lynnwood (northbound) platform and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
To ride the 1 Line to Lynnwood:
1. Take the elevator up to the Angle Lake platform.
2. Take the 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. At SeaTac/Airport Station, board the 1 Line toward Lynnwood.
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station from Tukwila International Blvd Station:
1. From the Lynnwood platform, board the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 Line to Rainier Beach Station.
3. At Rainier Beach Station, board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
4. Exit the 1 Line at Tukwila International Blvd Station.
5. Riders can exit Tukwila International Blvd Station using the Angle Lake platform elevator.
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Elevator #1, serving the street-level plaza and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
Passengers requiring elevator service must go to another station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to Bus Bay 1.
2. Take King County Metro RapidRide A Line southbound to International Blvd & S 176th St for SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Take the elevator near Bus Bay 1 up to the pedestrian bridge to enter the station.
To exit the station from the Lynnwood platform:
1. Reboard the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro Bus Stop at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St.
4. Take King County Metro route 124 southbound to return to Tukwila International Blvd Station.
To exit the station from the Angle Lake platform:
1. Board the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at Int'l Blvd & S 176th St.
4. Take northbound King County Metro
Please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.) for trip planning assistance.
The schedule is subject to change. Visit the Service alerts web page for current information on service disruptions and to sign up to receive alerts by text or email.
Monday, Oct. 27: Elevator #3, serving the Angle Lake (southbound) platform and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
To ride the 1 Line to Angle Lake:
1. Take the elevator up to the Lynnwood platform.
2. Take the 1 Line to Rainier Beach Station.
3. At Rainier Beach Station, board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
4. Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. From the Angle Lake platform, board the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. At SeaTac/Airport Station, board the 1 Line toward Lynnwood.
4. Exit the 1 Line at Tukwila International Blvd Station.
5. Passengers can exit Tukwila International Blvd Station using the Lynnwood platform elevator.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Elevator #2, serving the Lynnwood (northbound) platform and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
To ride the 1 Line to Lynnwood:
1. Take the elevator up to the Angle Lake platform.
2. Take the 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. At SeaTac/Airport Station, board the 1 Line toward Lynnwood.
Passengers requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the Lynnwood platform.
To exit the station from Tukwila International Blvd Station:
1. From the Lynnwood platform, board the 1 Line.
2. Take the 1 Line to Rainier Beach Station.
3. At Rainier Beach Station, board the 1 Line toward Angle Lake.
4. Exit the 1 Line at Tukwila International Blvd Station.
5. Riders can exit Tukwila International Blvd Station using the Angle Lake platform elevator.
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Elevator #1, serving the street-level plaza and the mezzanine, will be unavailable.
Passengers requiring elevator service must go to another station.
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to Bus Bay 1.
2. Take King County Metro RapidRide A Line southbound to International Blvd & S 176th St for SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Take the elevator near Bus Bay 1 up to the pedestrian bridge to enter the station.
To exit the station from the Lynnwood platform:
1. Reboard the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro Bus Stop at 4th Ave S & S Jackson St.
4. Take King County Metro route 124 southbound to return to Tukwila International Blvd Station.
To exit the station from the Angle Lake platform:
1. Board the 1 Line.
2. Exit the 1 Line at SeaTac/Airport Station.
3. Go to the King County Metro bus stop at Int'l Blvd & S 176th St.
4. Take northbound King County Metro
Please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.) for trip planning assistance.
The schedule is subject to change. Visit the Service alerts web page for current information on service disruptions and to sign up to receive alerts by text or email.
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
University of Washington Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
In effect: Sep. 21, 10:49 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevator at the Husky Stadium exit serving the street (Montlake Blvd NE), pedestrian bridge, and platform is out of service for the foreseeable future.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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.
During recent repairs, it was identified that a component in the elevator was damaged. The damaged component is not available for purchase separately, and a completely new machine will need to be ordered. These new machines have a significant lead time and the elevator will be out of service until repairs are complete.
See below for alternate route information.
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.
Announcements
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