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University Street North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to University Street 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.
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C1 - The Bon Marche building) will experience a full closure for station maintenance from July 8 to July 16.
In effect: July 8-17
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the alternate entrances on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) or Pine Street and 5th Avenue (Exit A1 – Nordstrom).
The Pioneer Square Station entrance on 3rd Ave & Yesler (Exit C) will experience a full closure for station maintenance from July 8 to August 9
In effect: July 8 - Aug. 10
Routes: 1 Line
During this closure, please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street (Exit A) or 3rd Avenue and James St (Exit B), serving the north mezzanine.
Passengers needing elevator service can use the elevator at Exit A, located on the east side of 3rd Avenue between Cherry and James streets. In the event of an unplanned elevator outage serving the north mezzanine, bus service along 3rd Avenue can help passengers connect to and from the 1 Line at International District /Chinatown, University Street, or Westlake stations.
Affected lines:
1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at University Street Station beginning on Monday, May 13.
In effect: May 13 - July 12
Routes: 1 Line
University Street Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 5/13 until 7/12.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
The University Street Station entrance on 3rd Avenue and Seneca Street (Exit C) will experience a full closure to allow for station maintenance from July 10 to July 17.
In effect: July 10-18
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd Avenue and University Street (Exit A1) or 2nd Avenue (Exit B) during this closure.
Passengers needing step-free access from the street will need to use Exit B, underneath Benaroya Hall. The accessible pathway connects with the sidewalk on 2nd Ave at Union St.
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station announcement: The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Northgate platform is out of service until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: June 3, 12:53 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line to Northgate:
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Late night rider information from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Northgate Station.
In effect: March 30 - Aug. 31
Routes: 1 Line
On weekdays and Saturday, the last train to Northgate Station with service through downtown Seattle departs SeaTac/Airport Station at about 11:58 p.m. All remaining trains will terminate at Beacon Hill Station.
On Sunday’s, the last train to Northgate Station with service through downtown Seattle departs SeaTac/Airport Station at about 11:13 p.m. All remaining trains will terminate at Beacon Hill Station.
Passengers are recommended to exit at Mount Baker Station and use the following King County Metro Routes to travel towards Northgate Station:
• Passengers requiring service to downtown Seattle, please take King County Metro Route 7.
• Passengers requiring service to Capitol Hill Station, please take King County Metro Route 7 to 3rd Avenue and Pike Street, then transfer to King County Metro Route 49 at Pike Street and 4th Avenue.
• Passengers requiring service to University of Washington and U District stations, please use King County Metro Route 48.
• Passengers requiring service to Roosevelt and Northgate stations, please use King County Metro Route 48 and transfer to King County Metro Route 67.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Sounder train
Elevator outage at Mukilteo Station. The elevator serving Track 2 and pedestrian bridge to Track 1 is out of service.
In effect: July 7, 4:27 a.m.
Routes: N Line
Passengers can access Track 1 from 1st St.
For access to Track 2, please call Sound Transit Security at 206-398-5268 for assistance.
To exit the station:
From Track 2, please call Sound Transit Security at 206-398-5268 for 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.
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 a portion of SR 522; Stop #76970 SR 522 & 132nd Ave NE will be missed on Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: July 8-9
Routes: 522
Stop #76970 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (EB)
To Woodinville P & R get on/off at:
The temporary stop northbound on 132nd Ave NE just north NE 180th St (NB)
ST 542 and ST 545 will be affected by ramp closures on SR 520 at NE 40th St and NE 51st St overnight on Monday, July 8 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: July 8-9
Routes: 545 & 542
ST 542 to the University District & ST 545 to downtown Seattle -
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
ST 542 & ST 545 to Redmond -
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
Stop #71353 SR 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
ST 542 to the University District & ST 545 to downtown Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
Stop #71327 NE 40th St & 150th Ave NE (WB)
ST 542 & ST 545 to Redmond get on/off at:
Stop #73407 NE 40th St & 148th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #71325 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (EB)
The temporary stop on NE 51st St just east of 156th Ave NE (EB)
ST 542 and ST 545 will be affected by ramp closures on SR 520 at NE 40th St and NE 51st St overnight on Monday, July 8 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: July 8-9
Routes: 545 & 542
ST 542 to the University District & ST 545 to downtown Seattle -
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
ST 542 & ST 545 to Redmond -
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
Stop #71353 SR 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
ST 542 to the University District & ST 545 to downtown Seattle get on/off at:
Stop #71329 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (WB)
Stop #71327 NE 40th St & 150th Ave NE (WB)
ST 542 & ST 545 to Redmond get on/off at:
Stop #73407 NE 40th St & 148th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #71325 NE 40th St & 152nd Ave NE (EB)
The temporary stop on NE 51st St just east of 156th Ave NE (EB)
ST 554 and ST 556 to Seattle will be rerouted; Stop #67019 on I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 will be missed beginning Monday, February 26 due to construction. Use Stop #67014 at Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 instead.
In effect: Feb. 26 - Sep. 1
Routes: 554 & 556
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Rdwy & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
ST 554 and ST 556 to Seattle will be rerouted; Stop #67019 on I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 will be missed beginning Monday, February 26 due to construction. Use Stop #67014 at Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 instead.
In effect: Feb. 26 - Sep. 1
Routes: 554 & 556
Stop #67019 I-90 Expwy Ramp & 142nd Pl SE - Bay 3 (WB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R Rdwy & 140th Ave SE - Bay 1 (WB)
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 596 schedule edit for Bonney Lake Park and Ride departures is in effect until further notice.
In effect: April 16, 5:04 p.m.
Routes: 596
Stations
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Int'l Dist/Chinatown Station announcement: The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Northgate platform is out of service until further notice due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: June 3, 12:53 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
To ride the 1 Line to Northgate:
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King St.
2. Take the elevator down to the Northgate platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Elevator outage at Mukilteo Station. The elevator serving Track 2 and pedestrian bridge to Track 1 is out of service.
In effect: July 7, 4:27 a.m.
Routes: N Line
Passengers can access Track 1 from 1st St.
For access to Track 2, please call Sound Transit Security at 206-398-5268 for assistance.
To exit the station:
From Track 2, please call Sound Transit Security at 206-398-5268 for assistance.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
The Pioneer Square Station entrance on 3rd Ave & Yesler (Exit C) will experience a full closure for station maintenance from July 8 to August 9
In effect: July 8 - Aug. 10
Routes: 1 Line
During this closure, please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street (Exit A) or 3rd Avenue and James St (Exit B), serving the north mezzanine.
Passengers needing elevator service can use the elevator at Exit A, located on the east side of 3rd Avenue between Cherry and James streets. In the event of an unplanned elevator outage serving the north mezzanine, bus service along 3rd Avenue can help passengers connect to and from the 1 Line at International District /Chinatown, University Street, or Westlake stations.
Affected lines:
1 Line
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
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
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
University Street North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
On certain weekends and evenings, the Benaroya Hall Boeing Gallery will offer access to University Street 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.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at University Street Station beginning on Monday, May 13.
In effect: May 13 - July 12
Routes: 1 Line
University Street Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 5/13 until 7/12.
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
The University Street Station entrance on 3rd Avenue and Seneca Street (Exit C) will experience a full closure to allow for station maintenance from July 10 to July 17.
In effect: July 10-18
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd Avenue and University Street (Exit A1) or 2nd Avenue (Exit B) during this closure.
Passengers needing step-free access from the street will need to use Exit B, underneath Benaroya Hall. The accessible pathway connects with the sidewalk on 2nd Ave at Union St.
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
The Westlake Station entrance on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C1 - The Bon Marche building) will experience a full closure for station maintenance from July 8 to July 16.
In effect: July 8-17
Routes: 1 Line
Please use the alternate entrances on Pine Street and 3rd Avenue (Exit C2 - Century Square/McDonald's) or Pine Street and 5th Avenue (Exit A1 – Nordstrom).
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
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