Transit Alert – Transit service will be affected by the full closure of the SR 520 Bridge and Montlake ramps Fri PM-Mon AM

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 10/22/2021 02:06 PM PDT

From Friday, October 22, at 8:00 PM, through Monday, October 25 at 5:00 AM, at all times, Metro routes 255 and 271, and Sound Transit Express routes 542, will be affected by the full closures of the SR 520 bridge and all Montlake area ramps during the demolition of the former Montlake overpass.

During this time, Route 255, and ST Express route 542 will be rerouted via I-5, I-90 and I-405, and will miss their usual stops along the SR 520 corridor west of I-405. Additionally, ST 542 will not serve the UW Station or UW Medical Center. Route 255 will continue to serve these Montlake locations.

Route 271 will travel instead via I-5, I-90 and I-405 to Bellevue before continuing regular routing to Eastgate and the Issaquah Transit Center. Stops in the Montlake area and the regular stops in the Medina area, west of the 100th Av NE will be not be served.

There is no extra or alternate service in Medina for Route 271 riders during this closure. Ride regularly scheduled service to or from designated bus stops or at the Bellevue Transit Center.

Please visit the WSDOT website or check media reports for information and updates about the bridge closure.

Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned construction or events.  When buses are rerouted, reroute start and end times may be subject to change.

Visit Metro’s online regional Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and for bus stop, schedule and other information, including predicted times at stops.

Please observe and abide by posted information and directions for the safety of all transit riders and employees:

  • Wear a mask at all times.
  • Board at the front door and pay your fare.
    • Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and healthiest way to pay.
    • Find types of fares and ways to pay.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Observe and abide by directions provided by posted signs and decals.
  • Watch for new or changing information.

Thank you for following health and safety guidelines.