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Symphony North Mezzanine elevators to Benaroya Hall lobby reduced service hours in 2024
In effect: Oct. 4, 10:34 a.m.
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.
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Elevator replacements will take place at International District/Chinatown Station Exit A, beginning Tuesday, October 29 until Friday, February 28.
In effect: Oct. 29, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025
Routes: 1 Line
Exit B elevators are expected to return to service by Oct. 25. If the return of the elevators is delayed, we will postpone work on the exit A elevators until the exit B elevators return to service.
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.
Plan ahead for 1 Line service disruption beginning Friday, Nov 8. Follow link below for further information!
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
Train service between Lynnwood City Center and Capitol Hill and between SODO and Angle Lake will continue, operating every 15 minutes.
Bus shuttles will travel between Capitol Hill and SODO stations every 10-15 minutes, stopping at all closed stations. We advise passengers to consider alternative routes to reach their desired destinations.
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Angle Lake Station beginning on Monday, October 14.
In effect: Oct. 14 - Nov. 12
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how a passenger navigates through the station platform and entry to the station.
Angle Lake Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 10/14 until 11/12.
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
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.
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 542 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 bridge closure from Tuesday, October 29 to Thursday, October 31 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 29 - Nov. 1
Routes: 542
To Redmond -
Stop #29247 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 (EB)
Stop #71348 SR 520 & Evergreen Point Rd (EB)
Stop #71359 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)
For ST 542 to Redmond get on/off buses at:
Stop #25240 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 (SB)
Stop #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
For ST 542 to the U District get on/off buses at:
Stop #71335 SR 520 & NE 40th St (SB)
Stop #25240 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 3 (SB)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31 each night from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 30-31
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 545 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 bridge closure from Tuesday, October 29 to Thursday, October 31 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 29 - Nov. 1
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 #71336 SR 520 & NE 40th St (NB)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) from Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31 each night from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM due to construction.
In effect: Oct. 30-31
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
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
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Elevator replacements will take place at International District/Chinatown Station Exit A, beginning Tuesday, October 29 until Friday, February 28.
In effect: Oct. 29, 2024 - Feb. 28, 2025
Routes: 1 Line
Exit B elevators are expected to return to service by Oct. 25. If the return of the elevators is delayed, we will postpone work on the exit A elevators until the exit B elevators return to service.
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
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
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, 10:34 a.m.
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.
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
Link Shuttle buses will be replacing the 1 Line between Capitol Hill and SODO from Fri Nov 8 at 10:00 PM through Sun Nov 10 due to scheduled maintenance.
In effect: Nov. 8-11
Routes: 1 Line
A link shuttle bus will operate between Capitol Hill and SODO about every 10 minutes.
Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative service options and plan ahead for additional travel time.
Please follow Link Shuttle Stop signs at the following stations to get on/off buses:
Capitol Hill
- to Lynnwood: E John St & Broadway Ave E
- to Angle Lake: E John & 10th Ave E
Westlake
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Pine St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Pine St
University St
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & Union St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & Union St
Pioneer Square
- to Lynnwood: 3rd Ave & James St
- to Angle Lake: 3rd Ave & James St
Int'l Dist/Chinatown
- to Lynnwood: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St
- to Angle Lake: 5th Ave S & S Weller St
Stadium
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way
SODO
- to Lynnwood: SODO Busway & S Lander St
- to Angle Lake: SODO Busway & S Lander St
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.