Light rail service between Rainier Beach and Tukwila to be suspended

Sound Transit's Link light rail service between Rainier Beach and Tukwila International Boulevard is going to be suspended for the next few days.

The disruption will begin, Saturday, Oct. 22, and will run through Wednesday, Oct. 26. Crews will use that time to conduct power-line work and make other repairs between the two points.

“The ST Team is acutely aware that this required system maintenance will create a substantial travel burden to our riders during these five days, and they are pushing to keep the impact window as short as possible,” Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm said in a press release. “Preventive maintenance and system repairs are unavoidable as we work to maintain, improve and expand the light rail network. Sound Transit is committed to increasing communication around these events and providing transportation options to support riders and their need to reach their destinations with minimal disruptions.”

Free bus shuttle service will be provided for riders and will run every 10 minutes. Sound Transit is recommending travelers plan an extra 30 minutes for their trips. It is also encouraging commuters to consider bus routes to get around the area.

Sound Transit also says during this time, the 1 Line will continue to run between Northgate and Rainier Beach, but service will be reduced to every 12 minutes between Angle Lake and Tukwila.