Transit Alert Update – Metro buses are not serving the downtown Seattle core area between Denny Way and Edgar Martinez Dr S, and from SR-99 to Boren Av; watch media reports for updates

Metro buses are not serving the downtown Seattle core area between Denny Way and Edgar Martinez Dr S and between SR-99 and Boren Av, due to the events currently taking place in that area in conjunction with curfews and safety area perimeters that have been established.

Metro riders are advised to avoid the downtown Seattle area, be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity that my change quickly, revise travel plans as needed, and most importantly, stay safe.

Expected to last through the end of service tonight, including late night routes that operate after 1:00 AM, Metro is operating the following, however, changes could occur without notice:

• Routes 7 and 49 are staying east of downtown Seattle along Broadway and Boren through the Capitol Hill and First Hill areas.
• Route 36 is turning back at S Jackson Street and will not serve Queen Anne.
• Routes heading toward downtown from the north end are turning back or rerouted at - or near - Denny Way, and will not continue into downtown Seattle. Board these routes northbound at stops north of Denny Way.
• Routes heading toward downtown from the south end are turning back or rerouted at - or near - Edgar Martinez Dr S, and will not continue into downtown Seattle. Board these routes southbound at stops south of Edgar Martinez Dr S.
• Most north/south routes that normally travel through downtown Seattle to continue as other routes – such as routes 5 and 21 or 24 and 124 – are continuing to their usual destinations at each end, but will travel via non-stop routing that avoids the downtown core area.
• Trolley routes that normally operate between Capitol/First and Queen Anne hills are operating north and east of the downtown Seattle core area respectively, but are not traveling through downtown.
• Routes 40, 70 and the RapidRide D Line will serve their stops on Sixth Avenue S, but will not serve downtown Seattle south of Denny Way.
• Metro Route 41 and Sound Transit Express Route 522 are not traveling south of Northgate Transit Center or the University District respectively; riders who need to go south from there can transfer to Route 40 or other service, depending on their destination.
• Eastside I-90 routes are terminating at Mercer Island and not continuing to downtown Seattle.
• Eastside SR 520 routes are terminating at the South Kirkland P&R, except for Metro Route 255 and ST Route 545, which are continuing to the University District.
• City of Seattle First Hill Streetcar service has been suspended for the day.
• Link light rail is operating; check Sound Transit Link alerts.

Use regularly published timetables, but expect likely significant delays during the operation described above. Predicted departure times in customer information apps will not be accurate.

Watch for updates throughout the evening.

Your patience until we can restore regular service is appreciated. Travel safely.