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Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: July 17, 12:05 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King 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 B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
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 Beacon Hill Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7-28
Routes: 1 Line
Beacon Hill Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 8/28.
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.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Mt. Baker Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 10
Routes: 1 Line
Mt. Baker Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 9/10.
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.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Capitol Hill Station beginning on Sunday, July 28.
In effect: July 28 - Aug. 30
Routes: 1 Line
Capitol Hill Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7/28 until 8/30.
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.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at University of Washington Station beginning on Sunday, July 28.
In effect: July 28 - Aug. 16
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
University of Washington Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7/28 until 8/16.
This schedule may be subject to change and updates will be provided when available.
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station from July 15 to Sept 6. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 7
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
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
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
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 #1509 (3:15 PM King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to freight interference.
In effect: Aug. 8, 4:03 p.m. - 5:17 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
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
This route is changing on Sept. 14. For more information, click here.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 14
Routes: 512
This route is changing on Sept. 14. For more information, click here.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 14
Routes: 513
ST 542 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 bridge closure from Friday, Aug 9 at 11:00 PM through Monday, Aug 12 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Aug. 9-12
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.
Routes 271 and ST 542 to the eastside will be affected by the closure of the SR 520 ramp at Montlake Blvd NE Monday, August 5 to Thursday, August 8 from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly due to construction.
In effect: Aug. 8-9
Routes: 542
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Get on/off buses at:
Stop #29240 NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE (EB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
Route 255 will also be rerouted but will serve all its regular stops.
The elevators at the eastbound and westbound stops on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station are currently out of service.
In effect: July 15, 12:59 p.m.
Routes: 545, 556 & 542
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Your patience is appreciated.
ST 545 trip to Redmond scheduled at 3:32 PM from 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way (NB) and one other trip are restored and operating today.
In effect: Aug. 8, 3:32 p.m. - 6:01 p.m.
Routes: 545
to Redmond scheduled at 3:32 PM from 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way (NB)
Affected trips to Downtown Seattle:
to Downtown Seattle scheduled at 4:57 PM from Bear Creek P&R (NB)
ST 545 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 bridge closure from Friday, Aug 9 at 11:00 PM through Monday, Aug 12 at 5:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Aug. 9-12
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)
The elevators at the eastbound and westbound stops on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station are currently out of service.
In effect: July 15, 12:59 p.m.
Routes: 545, 556 & 542
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Your patience is appreciated.
ST 550 trip to Bellevue scheduled at 3:37 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB) and two other trips are not operating today.
In effect: Aug. 8, 3:37 p.m. - 6:16 p.m.
Routes: 550
to Bellevue scheduled at 3:37 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
to Bellevue scheduled at 5:37 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
Affected trips to Seattle:
to Seattle scheduled at 4:29 PM from 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St (SB)
ST 550 trip to Bellevue scheduled at 2:21 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB) and three other trips are restored and operating today.
In effect: Aug. 8, 2:21 p.m. - 6:07 p.m.
Routes: 550
to Bellevue scheduled at 2:21 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
to Bellevue scheduled at 4:17 PM from Union St & 5th Ave (WB)
Affected trips to Seattle:
to Seattle scheduled at 3:14 PM from 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St (SB)
to Seattle scheduled at 5:19 PM from 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St (SB)
Stop #1190 Pike St & 6th Ave (EB) will be closed from Sat Aug 3 to Sun Aug 18 every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM due to construction.
In effect: Aug. 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 550
10
11
49
101
150
ST 550
For all routes get on/off at:
Stop #1195 Pike St & 7th Ave (EB)
For routes 10, 11 and 49 get on/off at:
Stop #1180 Pike St & 4th Ave (EB)
For routes 101, 150, and ST 550 get on/off at:
Stop #691 4th Ave & Union St (NB)
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)
The elevators at the eastbound and westbound stops on SR 520 at Evergreen Point Freeway Station are currently out of service.
In effect: July 15, 12:59 p.m.
Routes: 545, 556 & 542
Every effort is being made to restore elevator service as soon as possible.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Your patience is appreciated.
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
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Beacon Hill Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7-28
Routes: 1 Line
Beacon Hill Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 8/28.
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.
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
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Capitol Hill Station beginning on Sunday, July 28.
In effect: July 28 - Aug. 30
Routes: 1 Line
Capitol Hill Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7/28 until 8/30.
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.
Elevator outage at International District/Chinatown Station. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (5th Ave S & S Jackson St) and Angle Lake platform is out of service.
In effect: July 17, 12:05 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Continue on 5th Ave S toward S King 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 B.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
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
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Mt. Baker Station beginning on Wednesday, August 7.
In effect: Aug. 7 - Sep. 10
Routes: 1 Line
Mt. Baker Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 8/7 until 9/10.
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.
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 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
S Line train #1509 (3:15 PM King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to freight interference.
In effect: Aug. 8, 4:03 p.m. - 5:17 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station from July 15 to Sept 6. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 7
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
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 #1509 (3:15 PM King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station) delayed about 10 minutes due to freight interference.
In effect: Aug. 8, 4:03 p.m. - 5:17 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected stops:
Puyallup Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
Tacoma Dome Station (to Lakewood/Tacoma)
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.
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
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.