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Weekend Service Impacts
Construction
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RapidRide D Line will be rerouted off the Ballard Bridge from Friday, October 11th at 10 p.m. until Monday, October 14 at 5 a.m. at all times;
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Routes 255, 271, ST 545, and ST 542 will be rerouted in both directions during the SR 520 floating bridge closure from Friday, October 11th at 11 p.m. through Monday, October 14th at 5 a.m.;
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Routes 7 and 9 will have stop #8740 at Rainier Avenue S & S Andover Street (Southbound) relocated through Monday, October 14th due to utility work;
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Route 239 will be rerouted and will not serve stop #82700 at I-405 & Juanita Woodinville Way NE (Southbound) from Friday, October 11th at 8 p.m. to Saturday, October 12th at 8 a.m.;
Events
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Routes 3, 10, 11, 12, 49, and RapidRide G Line will be rerouted in Downtown Seattle during the Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration march from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 14th;
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Routes 31, 32, 45, 48, 67, 75, and 372 will be rerouted near the University of Washington campus from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 13th during the Dawg Dash;
Service Reminders
- Take transit to all your sporting and community events in Seattle. Metro and Link light rail serve riders heading to T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium, Lumen Field, and Climate Pledge Arena;
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Water Taxi will continue a year-round midday sailing schedule;
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Seattle Center Monorail will operate normal hours this weekend. The Monorail will depart approximately every 10 minutes;
- Riders can use Text for Departures by texting their stop number to 62550 to get next departure times;
- Remember, it's free and easy to sign up for email or text alerts about King County Metro service. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).
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 Fall and winter Water Taxi service will begin this Saturday, October 12th
This fall and winter, the King County Water Taxi will continue to be a transportation option for riders going to and from West Seattle and Vashon. These schedules will be updated online on Friday, October 11th. The new sailing schedule begins Saturday, October 12th.
West Seattle
On Sunday, October 12th, sailings from Seattle’s Pier 50 will continue from downtown to Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The West Seattle's seven-day-a-week service will run from approximately 6 a.m. weekdays (8:30 a.m. weekends) to 7 p.m. Weekday sailings will leave the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour during the mid-day, and on weekends.
This Friday, October 11th will be the last day for West Seattle late night sailings after 7 p.m.
During commute hours, riders can take the free Metro shuttles to and from the Water Taxi landing at Seacrest Park. Route 773 serves the West Seattle junction. Route 775 serves the Admiral District and Alki.
Find the complete fall and winter schedule on the Captain's Blog.
Vashon Island
The popular midday service between downtown and Vashon will stay in place Monday through Friday for the fall and winter service. The expanded bus service on routes 118 and 119 will remain in place to support riders on the midday service.
Find the complete fall and winter schedule on the Captain's Blog.
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Construction begins on RapidRide J Line project from University District to Downtown Seattle
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line, King County Metro’s ninth RapidRide line. The project will create vital community connections, making it easier for Seattle residents, workers, and students to reach their destinations.
Community was closely consulted throughout the planning and design process. Here’s what residents, students, and local businesses prioritized:
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Safer streets for everyone: From students biking to school to families walking through the neighborhood, safety is the top priority.
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Maintaining business access: Ensuring load zones remain for local businesses, so they can continue to thrive.
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Preserving the neighborhood qualities: Protecting the tree canopy and planted medians that make Eastlake a great place to live.
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Improved bike lanes: Extending protection further north toward the University Bridge for a safer cycling experience.
The RapidRide J Line service is planned to launch in 2027. We encourage everyone to:
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Stay Informed: Sign up for updates from SDOT and King County Metro to receive the latest news on construction effects, street closures, and transit changes.
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Support Local Businesses: Explore the U District, Eastlake, South Lake Union, Belltown, and Downtown to support local shops during construction.
Learn more on the Metro Matters blog.
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 Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers to learn more.
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