Strategic closures Expect lots of light rail service disruptions in Seattle to end 2025

Sound Transit will begin strategic light rail service closures in Seattle on Nov. 8 to support important repairs and integrate the new 2 Line. The first suspension will occur between U District and Westlake until 2 p. m. for maintenance, with subsequent closures affecting service between Capitol Hill and Stadium on Nov.

16 due to a cracked rail. Additional early closures for expanded overnight maintenance will take place from Nov. 18-20 and Dec. 2-4, with bus replacements for affected trains. Late-night service suspensions are planned for Dec.

12-13, Dec. 20-21, and Dec. 27-28 to install advanced signaling in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. The ongoing work aims to prepare for the new 2 Line, which is expected to open in 2026. Seattle leaders face economic challenges that may impact key transit expansions in West Seattle and Ballard, scheduled for 2032 and 2039, respectively.

Passengers can sign up for automatic email alerts to stay informed about service changes. Sound Transit encourages riders to plan trips around these disruptions to minimize inconvenience.