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Upcoming closures on the 1 Line throughout January

Sound Transit will continue strategically closing sections of the 1 Line this month for system expansion and critical maintenance work. Jan. 9-11 Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill...

Light rail service to be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations from 11 p.m. Jan. 2 until start of service Jan. 5 

Buses will replace Sound Transit 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 and start of service Monday, Jan. 5, to...

US 2 travel to reopen east of Skykomish by Sunday, Jan. 4

Another section of US 2 is reopening for limited travel following historic storms and damage. The new section – providing west-side Stevens Pass access between Skykomish and the Stevens...

Partial Highway 2 reopening will allow access to Stevens Pass

About 20 miles of U.S. 2 are set to reopen Monday on the east side of the Cascades, allowing access to the Stevens Pass ski resort, after devastating flooding...

Washington State Ferries announces winter sailing schedule starting Dec. 28

Washington State Ferries will implement its winter sailing schedule starting Sunday, Dec. 28 with service running through March 21, 2026. Several routes will see schedule adjustments during this period. The...

Community Transit Christmas and New Year’s bus service

Community Transit will have some schedule changes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance, or contact Customer Care at...

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium Dec. 12-13

Buses will replace 1 Line trains between Capitol Hill and Stadium stations between 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to accommodate the installation...

Northbound I-5 express lanes in Seattle close at 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 11

Travelers should plan for early closures of the northbound Interstate 5 express lanes on Tuesday night, Dec. 9, and Thursday night, Dec. 11. The northbound express lanes will close at...

Community Transit Board approves 2026-2027 two-year budget

The Community Transit Board of Directors adopted the agency's first-ever two-year budget Thursday. The biennial budget, which covers 2026 and 2027, focuses on safety investments and setting the stage...

Commission to discuss SR 99 tunnel World Cup toll hike at next meeting

The Washington State Transportation Commission will decide this month whether to pursue a temporary toll rate increase on the state Route 99 tunnel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Buses will replace Sound Transit trains during late night maintenance Dec. 2-4

Buses will replace Link 1 Line Sound Transit trains between Northgate and Capitol Hill stations during late night hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2, 3, and 4...

SR 104 reduced to one lane overnight Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Lake Forest Park

State Route 104 will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, near its intersection with 35th Avenue Northeast, according...

SR 99 lane, ramp closures Dec. 1-4 in Seattle for maintenance

Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will see nightly lane reductions and ramp closures from Monday, Dec. 1 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 for...

Public invited to comment on state transportation project priorities — deadline Dec. 19

An annual compilation of prioritized transportation improvement projects is now ready for public review and comment through Friday, Dec. 19, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a...

Larsen secures nearly $14 million for Community Transit to fund hybrid buses

This week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded more than $50 million in grant funding to four Northwest Washington transit agencies -- including $13.99 million to Community Transit --...

WSDOT: Don’t get gobbled up during Thanksgiving travel

The road to Grandma’s house is about to get a lot busier. That is why the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recommends planning ahead for heavy traffic, delays...

SB I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle reduced to two lanes all weekend, Nov. 21-24

Southbound Interstate 5 across the Ship Canal Bridge will be reduced to two lanes, 24 hours a day, beginning as early as 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, according to...

Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, Community Transit schedule will be changed to the following: Community Transit buses and DART paratransit: Sunday schedule Sound Transit buses, and Link light...

Sounder special service to the Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals Nov. 9

Sound Transit is offering Sounder train service for the 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 Seattle Seahawks football game vs. the Arizona Cardinals. Special Sounder service is in addition to...

Community Transit public hearing and board meeting Nov. 6

The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6. The meeting will begin with a public hearing on the 2026-2027...