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Link light rail
Lynnwood City Center Garage - Elevator 3 unavailable until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Nov. 7, 1:46 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through the Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Oct. 4 - Nov. 19
Routes: 1 Line
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.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
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
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.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Shoreline South Station is available nearby for an alternative parking option.
South Bellevue Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Nov. 15, 9:23 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
Sounder train
Sounder King Street Station north entrance will be affected by SDOT project from Tuesday, November 12 until Tuesday, November 26. The repair work will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily.
In effect: Nov. 12-26
Routes: N Line & S Line
SDOT’s planned work hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for an estimated 2 weeks.
During these hours, the stairwell serving the north end of the King Street Station Sounder platform and S Jackson Street will be closed. All Sounder passengers must enter and exit via the Weller Street bridge or, if there is an elevator outage on the bridge, from the Amtrak depot.
For more information about the SDOT sidewalk project, contact SDOT by email at 684-Road@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 684-7623.
Note that the work schedule could change. Passengers should subscribe to King Street Station or Sounder alerts for updated information about the stairwell closure. Visit the Service Alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
King County Metro bus passengers who ordinarily use the bus island on 4th Ave S, between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619), should refer to King County Metro (KCM) for service advisories with detour/alternate stop information. You can call KCM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 206-553-3000.
Sounder King Street Station north entrance will be affected by SDOT project from Tuesday, November 12 until Tuesday, November 26. The repair work will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily.
In effect: Nov. 12-26
Routes: N Line & S Line
SDOT’s planned work hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for an estimated 2 weeks.
During these hours, the stairwell serving the north end of the King Street Station Sounder platform and S Jackson Street will be closed. All Sounder passengers must enter and exit via the Weller Street bridge or, if there is an elevator outage on the bridge, from the Amtrak depot.
For more information about the SDOT sidewalk project, contact SDOT by email at 684-Road@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 684-7623.
Note that the work schedule could change. Passengers should subscribe to King Street Station or Sounder alerts for updated information about the stairwell closure. Visit the Service Alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
King County Metro bus passengers who ordinarily use the bus island on 4th Ave S, between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619), should refer to King County Metro (KCM) for service advisories with detour/alternate stop information. You can call KCM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 206-553-3000.
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 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: Nov. 18-19
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB) (Route 245 bus stop)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: Nov. 18-19
Routes: 545 & 542
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB) (Route 245 bus stop)
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.)
Stations
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
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.
Sounder King Street Station north entrance will be affected by SDOT project from Tuesday, November 12 until Tuesday, November 26. The repair work will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily.
In effect: Nov. 12-26
Routes: N Line & S Line
SDOT’s planned work hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for an estimated 2 weeks.
During these hours, the stairwell serving the north end of the King Street Station Sounder platform and S Jackson Street will be closed. All Sounder passengers must enter and exit via the Weller Street bridge or, if there is an elevator outage on the bridge, from the Amtrak depot.
For more information about the SDOT sidewalk project, contact SDOT by email at 684-Road@seattle.gov or by phone at (206) 684-7623.
Note that the work schedule could change. Passengers should subscribe to King Street Station or Sounder alerts for updated information about the stairwell closure. Visit the Service Alerts web page to sign up and find current information on service disruptions.
King County Metro bus passengers who ordinarily use the bus island on 4th Ave S, between S Jackson St and S Main St (bus stop ID 619), should refer to King County Metro (KCM) for service advisories with detour/alternate stop information. You can call KCM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 206-553-3000.
Lynnwood City Center Garage - Elevator 3 unavailable until further notice. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Nov. 7, 1:46 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through the Exit A.
3. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Exit the garage.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Shoreline South Station is available nearby for an alternative parking option.
South Bellevue Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (Bellevue Way SE) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Nov. 15, 9:23 p.m.
Routes: 2 Line
1. Go to the opposite end of the station.
2. Take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform.
2. Take the elevator down to the street.
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
Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Oct. 4 - Nov. 19
Routes: 1 Line
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.
The elevators will be in service at the specified times. Please use alternate elevators when these elevators are not in service.
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