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Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson 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 A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station beginning on Thursday, August 29.
In effect: Aug. 29 - Oct. 1
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how passengers navigate through the station platform and entry to the station.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 8/29 until 10/1.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at SeaTac Airport Station beginning on Wednesday, September 11.
In effect: Sep. 11 - Oct. 28
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
SeaTac Airport Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 9/11 until 10/28.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sounder train
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 26, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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.
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders 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 riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 26, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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.
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Only four bicycles and/or scooters are allowed per train car. Riders 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 riders to secure their bicycles or scooters. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional riders may stand with their bikes or scooters. When standing, please stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike or scooter with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle or scooter to other secured bicycles or scooters. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle or scooter, so other riders can move about the train.
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
ST Express bus
ST 522 will be rerouted off Beardslee Blvd from Thursday, September 26 at 8:00 PM to Friday, September 27 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 26-27
Routes: 522
Stop #76299 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (SB)
Stop #76228 Beardslee Blvd & NE 195th St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #76305 UW Bothell & Cascadia College (EB)
ST 542 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 floating bridge closure from Friday, September 27 at 11:00 PM through Monday, September 30 at 5:00 AM, due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 27-30
Routes: 542
To Redmond -
Stop #29240 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (EB)
To the U District -
Stop #71356 Clyde Hill/Yarrow & Clyde Hill/Yarrow (WB)
Stop #71355 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (WB)
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Stop #29420 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (WB)
Stop #29440 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy (NB)
Stop #11352 15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St (NB)
For ST 542 to Redmond get on/off buses at:
Stop #10917 15th Ave NE & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #9561 NE Pacific St & University Way NE (WB)
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
For ST 542 to U-District Station get on/off buses at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #10911 NE 45th St & University Way NE - U District Station - Bay 3 (EB) – To continue to UW Medical Center/UW Station, transfer here to routes 44 or 372, or for 1 Line service at U District Station - Bay 1.
ST 545 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 floating bridge closure from Friday, September 27 at 11:00 PM through Monday, September 30 at 5:00 AM, due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 27-30
Routes: 545
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)
Stop #905 Stewart St & Yale Ave N (WB)
For ST 545 to Downtown Seattle get on/off buses at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #13441 Bellevue Ave & E Olive Way (SB)
Stop #11100 E Pine St & Bellevue Ave (WB)
Stop #940 Stewart St & 9th Ave (WB)
For ST 545 to Redmond get on/off buses at:
All regular ST 545 Downtown Seattle stops.
Stop #1070 Olive Way & Terry Ave (EB)
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
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 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
ST Express 577 and five other routes delayed about 15 minutes beginning at 3:45 PM until further notice due to traffic congestion
In effect: Sep. 26, 3:45 p.m.
Routes: 577, 578, 590, 592, 594 & 595
ST Express 577
ST Express 578
ST Express 590
ST Express 592
ST Express 594
ST Express 595
Stations
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station Garage scheduled for maintenance to repair water damage starting on August 19 to March 3, 2025. Limited impact to passengers.
In effect: Aug. 19, 2024 - March 14, 2025
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson 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 A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (5th Ave S & S King St) and Lynnwood City Center platform is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 16, 9:51 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S Jackson St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Lynnwood City Center platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Elevator outage at King Street Station/Weller St Bridge. The elevator serving the street (S King St) and pedestrian bridge is out of service.
In effect: Sep. 26, 4:01 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
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.
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
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 #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
S Line train #1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) delayed about 15 minutes due to mechanical issues.
In effect: Sep. 26, 5:10 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Tukwila Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Kent Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Auburn Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sumner Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
South Tacoma Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Lakewood Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
The elevator at the eastbound stop on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station is currently out of service.
In effect: Sep. 5, 9:28 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Elevator outage at Westlake Station. The elevator at Exit C2 serving the street (Pine St & 3rd Ave) and mezzanine is out of service due to planned maintenance.
In effect: Sep. 12, 4:23 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Go to the elevator directly across Pine St between 3rd and 4th Ave.
2. Take the elevator down to the mezzanine.
To exit the station:
1. Go to Exit C1 (Pine St & 3rd Ave) or Exit A1 (Pine St & 5th Ave)
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) will experience a full closure of the stairs, escalators and elevator to allow for station maintenance from September 9 to October 1.
In effect: Sep. 9 - Oct. 2
Routes: 1 Line
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcements
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
In effect: July 25, 9:01 a.m.
The Issaquah Transit Center Garage will experience a partial closure until further notice due to project work.
The 1st and 2nd floors are open and floors 3 & 4 will be closed until further notice.
At this time the length of the closure is unknown. Updates will be provided when available.