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Link light rail
Link light rail has 2 alerts
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
Announcement
Upcoming
Link shuttle buses will replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and Int'l District/Chinatown stations for scheduled maintenance on Sunday, July 26.
In effect: July 26-27
Routes: 2 Line
2 Line will continue operating between Downtown Redmond to South Bellevue stations with 10 minutes between trains. Link shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 to 15 minutes between South Bellevue and Int'l District/Chinatown stations.
2 Line trains will not operate from the International District/Chinatown to Lynnwood City Center stations. Please use 1 Line trains. If you seek to travel through the 2 Line alignment to Bellevue and Redmond, transfer to Link shuttle buses at the International District/Chinatown station.
1 Line trains will operate every eight minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Federal Way Downtown stations.
Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
Select the link below to view our alternative service options.
2 Line trains will not operate from the International District/Chinatown to Lynnwood City Center stations. Please use 1 Line trains. If you seek to travel through the 2 Line alignment to Bellevue and Redmond, transfer to Link shuttle buses at the International District/Chinatown station.
1 Line trains will operate every eight minutes between Lynnwood City Center and Federal Way Downtown stations.
Please plan ahead for additional travel time.
Select the link below to view our alternative service options.
Sounder train
Sounder train has 3 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
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 20 alerts
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 7 alerts
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
Redmond Technology Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance.
In effect: July 15, 6:28 a.m.
Routes: 2 Line
To ride the 2 Line:
Entering from the Pedestrian Bridge or Parking Levels:
1. Cross the small pedestrian bridge to the adjacent elevator.
2. Take the elevator to the platform.
To exit the station:
To the Street (156 Ave NE):
1. Cross the tracks to exit the station.
To the parking levels or pedestrian bridge:
1. Cross the tracks to the adjacent elevator near the parking garage.
2. Take the elevator to the desired level.
Entering from the Pedestrian Bridge or Parking Levels:
1. Cross the small pedestrian bridge to the adjacent elevator.
2. Take the elevator to the platform.
To exit the station:
To the Street (156 Ave NE):
1. Cross the tracks to exit the station.
To the parking levels or pedestrian bridge:
1. Cross the tracks to the adjacent elevator near the parking garage.
2. Take the elevator to the desired level.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
SeaTac/Airport Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice. The elevator serving the platform and the mezzanine is out of service.
In effect: July 14, 11:48 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Go to the opposite end of the station toward the pedestrian bridge to International Blvd.
2. Take the elevator next to the pedestrian bridge 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 toward the pedestrian bridge to International Blvd.
2. Take the elevator next to the pedestrian bridge 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.
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Shoreline South/148th Station Garage - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice due to maintenance.
In effect: July 15, 6:51 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
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Star Lake Station Garage - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice.
In effect: July 14, 10:36 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the station entrance level (floor 3).
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator or the inclined walking paths to the platforms.
To exit the garage:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the station entrance level (floor 3).
2. Enter the station through Exit A.
3. Take the elevator or the inclined walking paths to the platforms.
To exit the garage:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage
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: July 14, 10:35 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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