University of Washington Station - Elevator 1 has returned to service. The station is now accessible to riders requiring elevator service.

The multi-elevator closure described below has ended. University of Washington Station - Elevators 1 & 2 unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue. Riders requiring elevator service must board at another station. To ride the 1 Line: 1. Go to King County Metro Bus Bay 3 at NE Pacific Pl & Montlake Blvd NE. 2. Take King County Metro route 44 to Brooklyn Ave NE & E 43rd St for U District Station. 3. Street level elevators at U District Station are located on Brooklyn Ave NE at NE 43rd St or NE 45th St. Riders requiring elevator service CANNOT exit from the platform. To exit the station: 1. Board the 1 Line. 2. Exit the 1 Line at U District Station. 3. Go to King County Metro Bus Bay 3 at University Way NE & NE 45th St. 4. Take King County Metro route 44 to Pacific Pl & NE Pacific St to return to University of Washington Station. Last updated: Dec 27, 2025 12:34 PM