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Symphony 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 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 outage at Northgate Garage. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (NE 103rd St & 1st Ave NE) and parking levels is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 30, 3:24 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator up to level “B1” (plaza level).
2. Enter the station and take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator down to level “B2R” (street level) to exit via NE 103rd St.
Elevator outage at Roosevelt Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (65th St & 12th Ave) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 21, 6:13 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station.
2. Turn left onto 12th Ave NE.
3. Turn left onto NE 67th St.
4. Enter the station and take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Ticket Vending Machine in the north area of Mountlake Terrace Station is out of service until further notice. Use the other Ticket Vending Machine in the south area instead.
In effect: Aug. 31, 11:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
ORCA card readers can still be used to tap on.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Ticket Vending Machine in the north area of Lynnwood City Center Station is out of service until further notice. Use the other Ticket Vending Machine in the south area instead.
In effect: Aug. 31, 11:05 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
ORCA card readers can still be used to tap on.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Link 1 and 2 Line fares changing August 30
In effect: Aug. 23 - Sep. 7
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
The change to flat fares will simplify Link travel by eliminating the need for passengers using ORCA cards to tap off when they complete their trip. Link 1 Line and 2 Line passengers will only need to tap before entering the fare-paid zone. Sounder passengers will continue to tap on before boarding and tap off when they exit.
Elevator outage in the North Garage at Lynnwood City Center. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Aug. 30, 5:41 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through 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.
University Street Station is now Symphony Station!
In effect: Aug. 19 - Sep. 8
Routes: 1 Line
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station beginning on Thursday, August 29.
In effect: Aug. 29 - Oct. 1
Routes: 1 Line
There should be minimal impact on how passengers navigate through the station platform and entry to the station.
Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station scheduled installation: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M., 8/29 until 10/1.
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 until Sept 13. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 13
Routes: 1 Line
Additional travel time may be experienced during this project. Check the ST Trip planner for transit updates.
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.
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
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Link 1 and 2 Line fares changing August 30
In effect: Aug. 23 - Sep. 7
Routes: 1 Line & 2 Line
The change to flat fares will simplify Link travel by eliminating the need for passengers using ORCA cards to tap off when they complete their trip. Link 1 Line and 2 Line passengers will only need to tap before entering the fare-paid zone. Sounder passengers will continue to tap on before boarding and tap off when they exit.
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
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
Stop #76840 NE Bothell Way & 61st Ave NE (EB) relocated from Mon Sep 2 at 8:00 AM to Mon Sep 16 at 5:00 PM at all times due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 2-16
Routes: 522
322
331
372
ST 522
Get on/off at:
The relocated stop on NE Bothell Way just east of the affected stop (EB).
ST 542 to U-District Station will be affected in the Montlake area on Saturday, August 31 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM during the Husky football game and for post game traffic revisions.
In effect: Aug. 31, 6:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Routes: 542
Stop #25755 Montlake Blvd NE & NE Pacific Pl - Bay 4 (NB)
Get on/off at:
Stop #25752 Montlake Blvd E & E Shelby St (NB)
Stop #29405 NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 2 (WB)
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)
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will not serve Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB) Tuesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly, due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 3-5
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) Tuesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly, due to construction.
In effect: Sep. 3-5
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 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)
Buses will not serve Stop #67014 Eastgate P&R - Bay 1 (WB) from 5:45PM to 7:20 PM on Saturday, August 31 during Husky Service Shuttles; buses will serve Bay 2 instead.
In effect: Aug. 31, 5:45 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Routes: 554
221
226
240
241
245
271
ST 554
Trailhead Direct Mt. Si
Trailhead Direct Issaquah Alps
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.)
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
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
Ticket Vending Machine in the north area of Lynnwood City Center Station is out of service until further notice. Use the other Ticket Vending Machine in the south area instead.
In effect: Aug. 31, 11:05 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
ORCA card readers can still be used to tap on.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Elevator outage in the North Garage at Lynnwood City Center. See below for alternate route information.
In effect: Aug. 30, 5:41 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator to the street level.
2. Enter the station through 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.
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.
Ticket Vending Machine in the north area of Mountlake Terrace Station is out of service until further notice. Use the other Ticket Vending Machine in the south area instead.
In effect: Aug. 31, 11:32 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Passengers can purchase tickets digitally by downloading the Transit Go app.
ORCA card readers can still be used to tap on.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Elevator outage at Northgate Garage. The elevator at Exit A serving the street (NE 103rd St & 1st Ave NE) and parking levels is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 30, 3:24 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Take the adjacent elevator up to level “B1” (plaza level).
2. Enter the station and take the elevator up to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Take the adjacent elevator down to level “B2R” (street level) to exit via NE 103rd St.
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
Elevator outage at Roosevelt Station. The elevator at Exit B serving the street (65th St & 12th Ave) and platform is out of service.
In effect: Aug. 21, 6:13 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
1. Exit the station.
2. Turn left onto 12th Ave NE.
3. Turn left onto NE 67th St.
4. Enter the station and take the elevator down to the platform.
To exit the station:
1. Go to the opposite end of the platform toward Exit A.
2. Take the elevator up to the street.
Sound Transit is replacing platform edge tiles at SeaTac Airport Station until Sept 13. The maintenance work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
In effect: July 11 - Sep. 13
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
Symphony 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 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.
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
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.