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Link light rail
5 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 1 Line, 2 Line & T Line
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Announcement
Ongoing
Update: Shoreline North/185th Station will have scheduled maintenance beginning Monday, Dec 9 through early January. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, detours and traffic control will be available for passenger access.
In effect: Dec. 9, 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The scheduled maintenance is to reconstruct the steps between the southeast corner at the Shoreline North/185th Station garage and passenger drop-off/pick-up area along 8th Ave NE. After the work’s completion in early January, the public can access these stairs.
Phase 1: Complete
Phase 2: December 12 until early January
Construction of forms and concrete pour. Pathways between the station, bus bays, paratransit bay, and garage will remain open. During the concrete pour, the passenger drop off area will be closed to allow for equipment to be used during the concrete work.
The work schedule may change. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Phase 1: Complete
Phase 2: December 12 until early January
Construction of forms and concrete pour. Pathways between the station, bus bays, paratransit bay, and garage will remain open. During the concrete pour, the passenger drop off area will be closed to allow for equipment to be used during the concrete work.
The work schedule may change. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Announcement
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station restrooms are closed until further notice.
In effect: Dec. 23, 10:01 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
There has been a series of incidents in which individuals have misused or lit fires in the restrooms at Lynnwood City Center Station. Sound Transit is closing the restrooms until further notice to ensure public safety.
Announcement
Upcoming
Beginning January 4th through February 27th construction activity will occur near the Shoreline South Station nightly from 5:30 p.m. until the end of service causing slight delays in train arrival times.
In effect: Jan. 4 - Feb. 28
Routes: 1 Line
The work will occur at the new SE 130th station and will require trains to operate on a single track through Shoreline South 148th station for the duration of construction. This will occur every evening from 5:30 p.m. until the end of light rail service Monday through Friday, as well as all day on Saturday and Sunday. During weekend work, trains will arrive about every 12 minutes as opposed to every 10.
Trains will use the Angle Lake platform during construction from January 4, until January 27. From January 28 to February 27, trains will use the Lynnwood City Center platform during construction.
Trains will use the Angle Lake platform during construction from January 4, until January 27. From January 28 to February 27, trains will use the Lynnwood City Center platform during construction.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 1 Line, 2 Line & T Line
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 1 Line, 2 Line & T Line
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Sounder train
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: N Line & S Line
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: N Line & S Line
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
ST Express bus
1 Alert
Stop relocation
Upcoming
Stop #76014 SR 522 & 132nd Ave NE (WB) relocated from Mon Dec 9 to Thur Dec 12 from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
Routes: 522
Affected routes:
ST 522
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on NE 180th St, just west of 132nd Ave NE (WB)
ST 522
Get on/off at:
The temporary stop on NE 180th St, just west of 132nd Ave NE (WB)
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB) will be permanently closed beginning Saturday, December 21 due to construction. A future stop at the Montlake / SR-520 interchange is scheduled to open mid-February.
In effect: Dec. 18, 2024 - Feb. 1, 2025
Routes: 556 & 542
Affected routes:
255
271
986
ST 542
ST 556
For routes 255, 986, ST 542 and ST 556 get on/off at:
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
For Route 271get on/off at:
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
255
271
986
ST 542
ST 556
For routes 255, 986, ST 542 and ST 556 get on/off at:
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
For Route 271get on/off at:
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
1 Alert
Trip cancelation
Upcoming
ST 550 trip to Bellevue scheduled at 9:46 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB) and two other trips are not operating today.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
Routes: 550
Affected trips to Bellevue:
to Bellevue scheduled at 9:46 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
to Bellevue scheduled at 11:59 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
Affected trips to Seattle:
to Seattle scheduled at 10:37 PM from 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St (SB)
to Bellevue scheduled at 9:46 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
to Bellevue scheduled at 11:59 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
Affected trips to Seattle:
to Seattle scheduled at 10:37 PM from 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St (SB)
1 Alert
Trip cancelation
Ongoing
ST 554 trip to Downtown Seattle scheduled at 8:04 PM from Issaquah Highlands P&R - Bay 4 (EB) is not operating today.
In effect: Dec. 31, 8:04 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
Routes: 554
Affected direction: to Downtown Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure
Ongoing
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB) will be permanently closed beginning Saturday, December 21 due to construction. A future stop at the Montlake / SR-520 interchange is scheduled to open mid-February.
In effect: Dec. 18, 2024 - Feb. 1, 2025
Routes: 556 & 542
Affected routes:
255
271
986
ST 542
ST 556
For routes 255, 986, ST 542 and ST 556 get on/off at:
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
For Route 271get on/off at:
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
255
271
986
ST 542
ST 556
For routes 255, 986, ST 542 and ST 556 get on/off at:
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
For Route 271get on/off at:
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
4 Alerts
Stop closure
Ongoing
ST Express 574 will experience a stop closure at I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station (outbound) and Star Lake Fwy Station (outbound) from Monday, December 9 to Sunday, February 9 due to construction.
In effect: Dec. 9, 2024 - Feb. 10, 2025
Routes: 574
Affected stops:
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.)
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.)
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
2 Alerts
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Sound Transit will operate on modified service schedules Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, due to New Years Holiday.
In effect: Dec. 31, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025
Routes: 560, 574, 577, 578, 586, 590, 592, 594, 595 & 596
Sound Transit services will be fare-free from 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 until end of extended service on Jan. 1 to give passengers a safe and reliable mode of travel for the holiday.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Riders are encouraged to still tap on system so ridership data can be collected.
Stations
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Update: Angle Lake Garage elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. Please use adjacent elevator.
In effect: Dec. 24, 10:22 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line:
To ride the 1 Line: Please use the adjacent in-service elevator. To exit the station: Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
To ride the 1 Line: Please use the adjacent in-service elevator. To exit the station: Please use the adjacent in-service elevator.
1 Alert
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator replacements will take place at International District/Chinatown Station Exit A, beginning Tuesday, October 29 until Friday, February 28.
In effect: Nov. 7, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning Oct. 29 and continuing through Feb. 28, 2025, Sound Transit will replace and modernize both elevators at the north end of International District/Chinatown Station (entrance/exit A). During this time, all passengers needing elevator access at this station should plan to use the elevators that serve entrance/exit B, located at the south end of the station (closest to S King Street).
This work is part of a multi-year project to modernize the elevators and escalators throughout the four downtown Seattle Link stations: International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square, University Street, and Westlake stations. These upgrades aim to enhance the reliability of the stations’ facilities.
For updates, passengers should subscribe to service alerts for accessibility. You can also sign up for station-specific updates. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
If you need assistance in a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. If you need specific trip planning support, please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Thank you for your patience as we work to replace elevators and escalators to ensure more reliable service for decades to come.
This work is part of a multi-year project to modernize the elevators and escalators throughout the four downtown Seattle Link stations: International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square, University Street, and Westlake stations. These upgrades aim to enhance the reliability of the stations’ facilities.
For updates, passengers should subscribe to service alerts for accessibility. You can also sign up for station-specific updates. Visit the service alerts web page to sign up for alerts and current information on service disruptions.
If you need assistance in a Sound Transit station, please call or text Security at (206) 398-5268. If you need specific trip planning support, please call Passenger Care at 1-888-889-6368 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Thank you for your patience as we work to replace elevators and escalators to ensure more reliable service for decades to come.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Lynnwood City Center Station restrooms are closed until further notice.
In effect: Dec. 23, 10:01 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
There has been a series of incidents in which individuals have misused or lit fires in the restrooms at Lynnwood City Center Station. Sound Transit is closing the restrooms until further notice to ensure public safety.
1 Alert
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevator outage at Pioneer Square Station. The elevator near Exit B serving the Angle Lake platform and North Mezzanine is out of service.
In effect: Dec. 31, 7:47 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line Angle Lake:
1. Cross the North Mezzanine
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
3. Go to the opposite end of the Northgate platform toward Exit C.
4. Take the elevator up to the South Mezzanine.
5. Cross the South Mezzanine.
6. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the South Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at Exit C (3rd Ave & Yesler Way) up to the street.
1. Cross the North Mezzanine
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
3. Go to the opposite end of the Northgate platform toward Exit C.
4. Take the elevator up to the South Mezzanine.
5. Cross the South Mezzanine.
6. Take the elevator down to the Angle Lake platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator up to the South Mezzanine.
3. Take the elevator at Exit C (3rd Ave & Yesler Way) up to the street.
1 Alert
Announcement
Upcoming
Construction Activity at SeaTac Airport Station beginning January 2025
In effect: Jan. 8, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning on January 8 2025, through the beginning of 2026 there will be ongoing construction activity at SeaTac Airport Station while a new elevator is added. The new elevator will provide an alternative option to reach the pedestrian bridge from the pickup/drop off parking lot across from the station. During this time passengers can expect pedestrian walkways to occasionally be blocked or narrowed, as well as elevator access periodically being unavailable.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access are 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 walkway from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
During times where pedestrian walkways are blocked and elevator access are 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 walkway from the station to the airport will be unaffected and available throughout the duration of this project.
Additional information about changes in elevator accessibility will be provided as it comes available.
1 Alert
Announcement
Ongoing
Update: Shoreline North/185th Station will have scheduled maintenance beginning Monday, Dec 9 through early January. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, detours and traffic control will be available for passenger access.
In effect: Dec. 9, 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The scheduled maintenance is to reconstruct the steps between the southeast corner at the Shoreline North/185th Station garage and passenger drop-off/pick-up area along 8th Ave NE. After the work’s completion in early January, the public can access these stairs.
Phase 1: Complete
Phase 2: December 12 until early January
Construction of forms and concrete pour. Pathways between the station, bus bays, paratransit bay, and garage will remain open. During the concrete pour, the passenger drop off area will be closed to allow for equipment to be used during the concrete work.
The work schedule may change. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Phase 1: Complete
Phase 2: December 12 until early January
Construction of forms and concrete pour. Pathways between the station, bus bays, paratransit bay, and garage will remain open. During the concrete pour, the passenger drop off area will be closed to allow for equipment to be used during the concrete work.
The work schedule may change. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.
Affected lines:
1 Line
1 Alert
Elevator closure
Ongoing
Elevators at Symphony Station North Mezzanine to Benaroya Hall lobby service hours.
In effect: Nov. 19, 8:40 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The elevators at Symphony Station serving the north mezzanine to the Benaroya Hall lobby, near Exit A2, service hours for public use beginning Monday, November 18, 2024 are:
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, except holidays.
The elevators are in service at these specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony 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.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, except holidays.
The elevators are in service at these specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to Symphony 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.
Announcements
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