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1
Northgate – Angle Lake
9 Alerts
Elevator closure Ongoing
Northgate Garage elevators will be temporarily out of service for scheduled maintenance from February 5 to July 1.
In effect: May 9 - July 2
Routes: 1 Line
The Northgate Garage elevators will be temporarily out of service for scheduled maintenance from Monday, February 5 to Monday, July 1. Each elevator will be out of service for up to 5 hours each day, at different times from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to resolve a water issue.
Please use the alternate elevator when the other is out of service and plan for extra time to navigate the garage.
Please contact a security officer at 206-398-5268 if assistance is needed while at the garage.
Elevator closure Ongoing
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
The University Street elevators serving the north mezzanine to the Benaroya Hall lobby, near Exit A2, will have reduced hours for public use beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The elevators will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, except holidays.
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’scalendar 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.
Announcement Ongoing
The University Street Station entrance at 2nd Avenue (Exit B) may experience intermittent closures to allow for new messaging sign installation from June 25 to July 3.
In effect: June 25 - July 4
Routes: 1 Line
Maintenance work occurring at the entrance will not impact the elevator.
Please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd and University Street (Exit A1) or 3rd and Seneca Street (Exit C) when the entrance at 2nd Ave (Exit B) is closed.
Affected lines: 1 Line
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Announcement Ongoing
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
Until maintenance on Elevator 901 concludes, all passengers requiring elevator service will need to use Elevator 903 located on the south end of the platform near entrance B.
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.
Announcement Ongoing
Late night rider information from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Northgate Station.
In effect: March 30 - Aug. 31
Routes: 1 Line
For service to Northgate via downtown Seattle, from Seattle -Tacoma International Airport:
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.
Announcement Ongoing
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
New signs will help better communicate service information to passengers. Information displayed on signs at the stations may not be viewable during installation and testing.
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.
Announcement Ongoing
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Pioneer Square Station beginning on Monday, April 29.
In effect: April 29 - July 5
Routes: 1 Line
New signs will help better communicate service information to passengers. Information displayed on signs at the stations may not be viewable during installation and testing.
Pioneer Square Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4/29 until 7/05.
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.
Announcement Ongoing
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Several parking stalls at Northgate Station Garage are closed off until further notice due to water intrusion issues. These stalls will be closed off until water intrusion issues are resolved to minimize vehicle damage.
Sounder train
4 Alerts
N
Everett – Seattle
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Due to safety concerns, bicycles are restricted on certain Sounder cars until further notice.
Only four bicycles are allowed per train car. Cyclists 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 cyclists to secure their bicycles. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional cyclists may stand with their bikes. When standing with your bicycle, stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle to other secured bicycles. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle, so other riders can move about the train.
Thank you.
S
Seattle – Lakewood/Tacoma
3 Alerts
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has reopened the sixth floor of the Auburn Station garage, which has added additional parking for passengers. The fifth floor remains closed until further notice for use by the city of Auburn
In effect: Jan. 10, 12:00 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Announcement Ongoing
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
On Monday, Feb. 19, Sound Transit's contractor will close approximately 190 parking stalls at Sumner Station, to make room for garage construction. We expect the closure to last about two years. At least 110 stalls will always be available, including the 68 stalls in the lot north of Maple Street.
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
Announcement Ongoing
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:13 p.m.
Routes: N Line & S Line
Due to safety concerns, bicycles are restricted on certain Sounder cars until further notice.
Only four bicycles are allowed per train car. Cyclists 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 cyclists to secure their bicycles. If the tie-down spaces are occupied, two additional cyclists may stand with their bikes. When standing with your bicycle, stand by the doors near the tie-down area. Restrain your bike with one hand and hold on to a secure pole with the other. Do not lean, or secure, your bicycle to other secured bicycles. Remember, you may need to move your bicycle, so other riders can move about the train.
Thank you.
ST Express bus
18 Alerts
522
Woodinville – Roosevelt
1 Alert
Single route reroute Upcoming
ST 522 to Roosevelt Station will be rerouted; Stop #76014 SR 522 & 132 Av NE will not be served overnight each night from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 due to construction.
In effect: June 26-27
Routes: 522
Affected stops:
Stop #76014 Sr 522 & 132nd Ave NE (WB)
Get on/off at:
Temporary stop located westbound on NE 180th St just west of 132nd Ave NE.
542
Redmond – University District
1 Alert
Multi route reroute Upcoming
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will be rerouted; Stop #71353 SR 520 & NE 51st St (N) will be missed from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 from 9:00 PM through end of service each night due to construction.
In effect: June 26-27
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected stops:
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off buses at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB)
545
Redmond – Seattle
1 Alert
Multi route reroute Upcoming
ST 542 and ST 545 to Redmond will be rerouted; Stop #71353 SR 520 & NE 51st St (N) will be missed from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 from 9:00 PM through end of service each night due to construction.
In effect: June 26-27
Routes: 545 & 542
Affected stops:
Stop #71353 Sr 520 & NE 51st St (NB)
Get on/off buses at:
Stop #73168 NE 51st St & 154th Ave NE (EB)
550
Bellevue – Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure Ongoing
Stop #375 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way (SB) closed through Fri Aug 30 due to construction.
In effect: April 3 - Aug. 30
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected routes:
111
212
218
ST 550
ST 554
Get on/off at:
Stop #360 2nd Ave & Cherry St (SB)
554
Issaquah – Seattle
2 Alerts
Stop closure Ongoing
Stop #375 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way (SB) closed through Fri Aug 30 due to construction.
In effect: April 3 - Aug. 30
Routes: 550 & 554
Affected routes:
111
212
218
ST 550
ST 554
Get on/off at:
Stop #360 2nd Ave & Cherry St (SB)
Multi route reroute Ongoing
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
Affected stops:
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)
556
Issaquah – University District
1 Alert
Multi route reroute Ongoing
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
Affected stops:
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)
574
Lakewood – Sea-Tac Airport
3 Alerts
Stop closure Ongoing
ST Express 574 will experience a stop closure at 188th St S & 46th Ave S until further notice. The stopped has been moved west of the original stop, just west of 46th Ave S.
In effect: April 24, 8:17 p.m.
Routes: 574
Get on/off buses at:
188th St S & 46th Ave S
Stop closure Ongoing
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
Affected stops:
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.)
Announcement Ongoing
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:07 p.m.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
577
Federal Way – Seattle
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:07 p.m.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
578
Puyallup – Seattle
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:07 p.m.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
586
Tacoma – University District
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction. All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
In effect: Sep. 12, 9:07 p.m.
Routes: 574, 577, 578 & 586
590
Tacoma – Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure Ongoing
ST Express routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595 will experience a stop closure at 2nd Ave & Yesler Way until Sun Jun 28 due to construction
In effect: April 3 - June 29
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Passengers may use the stop at 2nd Ave & Cherry Street during this stop closure.
592
DuPont – Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure Ongoing
ST Express routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595 will experience a stop closure at 2nd Ave & Yesler Way until Sun Jun 28 due to construction
In effect: April 3 - June 29
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Passengers may use the stop at 2nd Ave & Cherry Street during this stop closure.
594
Lakewood – Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure Ongoing
ST Express routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595 will experience a stop closure at 2nd Ave & Yesler Way until Sun Jun 28 due to construction
In effect: April 3 - June 29
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Passengers may use the stop at 2nd Ave & Cherry Street during this stop closure.
595
Gig Harbor – Seattle
1 Alert
Stop closure Ongoing
ST Express routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595 will experience a stop closure at 2nd Ave & Yesler Way until Sun Jun 28 due to construction
In effect: April 3 - June 29
Routes: 590, 592, 594 & 595
Passengers may use the stop at 2nd Ave & Cherry Street during this stop closure.
596
Sumner – Bonney Lake
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
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
The schedule for ST Express 596 has been edited to include a 5:15 a.m. departure from the Bonney Lake Park and Ride. The 7:20 a.m. departure has been removed. The original March 30 schedule was posted in error.
Stations
15 Alerts
Auburn
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has reopened the sixth floor of the Auburn Station garage, which has added additional parking for passengers. The fifth floor remains closed until further notice for use by the city of Auburn
In effect: Jan. 10, 12:00 p.m.
Routes: S Line
Affected lines:
S Line
Beacon Hill
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
International District/Chinatown
2 Alerts
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Announcement Ongoing
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
Until maintenance on Elevator 901 concludes, all passengers requiring elevator service will need to use Elevator 903 located on the south end of the platform near entrance B.
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.
Northgate
2 Alerts
Elevator closure Ongoing
Northgate Garage elevators will be temporarily out of service for scheduled maintenance from February 5 to July 1.
In effect: May 9 - July 2
Routes: 1 Line
The Northgate Garage elevators will be temporarily out of service for scheduled maintenance from Monday, February 5 to Monday, July 1. Each elevator will be out of service for up to 5 hours each day, at different times from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to resolve a water issue.
Please use the alternate elevator when the other is out of service and plan for extra time to navigate the garage.
Please contact a security officer at 206-398-5268 if assistance is needed while at the garage.
Announcement Ongoing
Northgate Station Garage Partial Parking Closure
In effect: Sep. 14, 11:42 p.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Several parking stalls at Northgate Station Garage are closed off until further notice due to water intrusion issues. These stalls will be closed off until water intrusion issues are resolved to minimize vehicle damage.
Pioneer Square
2 Alerts
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Announcement Ongoing
New Variable Messaging Signs will be installed at Pioneer Square Station beginning on Monday, April 29.
In effect: April 29 - July 5
Routes: 1 Line
New signs will help better communicate service information to passengers. Information displayed on signs at the stations may not be viewable during installation and testing.
Pioneer Square Station scheduled installation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4/29 until 7/05.
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.
Sumner
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
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
On Monday, Feb. 19, Sound Transit's contractor will close approximately 190 parking stalls at Sumner Station, to make room for garage construction. We expect the closure to last about two years. At least 110 stalls will always be available, including the 68 stalls in the lot north of Maple Street.
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
U District
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
University Street
4 Alerts
Elevator closure Ongoing
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
The University Street elevators serving the north mezzanine to the Benaroya Hall lobby, near Exit A2, will have reduced hours for public use beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The elevators will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, except holidays.
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’scalendar 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.
Announcement Ongoing
The University Street Station entrance at 2nd Avenue (Exit B) may experience intermittent closures to allow for new messaging sign installation from June 25 to July 3.
In effect: June 25 - July 4
Routes: 1 Line
Maintenance work occurring at the entrance will not impact the elevator.
Please use the alternate entrances located on 3rd and University Street (Exit A1) or 3rd and Seneca Street (Exit C) when the entrance at 2nd Ave (Exit B) is closed.
Affected lines: 1 Line
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
Announcement Ongoing
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
New signs will help better communicate service information to passengers. Information displayed on signs at the stations may not be viewable during installation and testing.
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.
Westlake
1 Alert
Announcement Ongoing
Sound Transit has started checking fares on the downtown Seattle platforms.
In effect: June 3, 3:00 a.m.
Routes: 1 Line
Beginning June 3rd, Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors have started checking fares within the “fare paid zones,” in certain Seattle stations.
Affected stops:
Beacon Hill
International District
Pioneer Square
University Street
Westlake
University District
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