Transit Alert – Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel buses will operate via surface streets on September 23 & 24

On Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, buses that normally operate in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT) will operate instead via surface streets and stops, due to the temporary weekend closures of Convention Place Station during construction. Except for Convention Place Station, the DSTT is open, and Link light rail will operate its normal service, schedule and stops through the tunnel.

During the weekend closures
Metro bus routes 41 and 255 heading toward Lake City and Kingsgate respectively, will travel through downtown Seattle via Fourth Avenue and Olive Way. Heading back into downtown Seattle, Route 41 will travel via Second Avenue, and Route 255 will travel via Fifth Avenue.

• Metro routes 101 and 150 heading to their south-end destinations, and Sound Transit Express Route 550 to Bellevue, will travel through downtown Seattle via Stewart St and Second Avenue. Heading back into town they will travel via Fourth Avenue.
• All tunnel stations, except CPS, will be open, and Link light rail will operate as usual in both directions through the tunnel.
• CPS will be completely closed to all buses during these times.
  
•  All posted bus stops on the SODO Busway will be open, and bus service in that area will operate via normal routes and stops.
• All posted bus stops on the SODO Busway will be open, and bus service in that area will operate via normal routes and stops.

DSTT buses operating surface street routing serve designated bus stops. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories pages to find out the routing and stops for specific routes. 

Other weekend events & construction
In addition to delays that could result from the surface street operation of DSTT service, construction projects along downtown streets and stadium events may cause intermittent congestion or delays.  Transit customers in the downtown area, and other areas served by the affected routes, are advised to use regularly published schedules to plan transit trips, then allow plenty of time for trips on September 23 and 24, and be prepared for delays.

Transit service during unexpected or civic events
In areas where there are crowds, traffic or civic events - whether scheduled or unexpected - disrupting normal travel patterns or activities, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity – such as street closures, detours, police directions, etc. - and be prepared for delays or to make revisions to travel plans – such as using a different bus stop or a different route - based on specific circumstances. During these kinds of events, be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate stops or routes that may be in the vicinity of their starting points and destinations. Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Additional information
Visit Metro Online for complete information about Metro and regional transportation services.

Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned events.

Visit Metro’s online or mobile Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and for bus stop, schedule and other information.

Visit the King County Water Taxi site for information about regular and holiday Water Taxi operation.

Visit the Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit or Washington State Ferries websites for information about services provided by Metro’s regional transit partners. 

For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow @seattledot or visit - https://twitter.com/seattledot - https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

Thank you for your patience and for using Metro’s services.