Seattle Metro Transit Alert: Route 45 Stop Closed October 26–28
Metro Route 45 riders will need to use alternate stops near NW 85th Street and 31st Avenue NW from October 26–28 due to construction. The affected eastbound stop will be closed daily from 9 AM to 3 PM.
· King County Metro Transit
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Temporary Bus Stop Closure Affects Metro Route 45 in Northwest Seattle
Passengers using King County Metro Route 45 should plan for a temporary bus stop closure in northwest Seattle from Monday, October 26, through Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Stop #35540, located at NW 85th Street and 31st Avenue NW in the eastbound direction, will be closed each day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM due to construction work.
During the closure, Route 45 passengers should use one of the following nearby stops:
- Stop #35530: Loyal Way NW and NW 85th Street (westbound)
- Stop #35550: NW 85th Street and 29th Avenue NW (eastbound)
The temporary change may affect boarding and drop-off locations for passengers traveling along the route during construction hours. Riders are encouraged to allow extra time and check current service information before starting their trips.
The closure is scheduled to affect daytime service only, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on each of the three listed dates.
Transit Alert Details
- Transit agency: King County Metro
- Affected route: 45
- Closed stop: #35540 — NW 85th St & 31st Ave NW (eastbound)
- Dates: October 26–28, 2026
- Daily closure hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Reason: Construction
- Alternative stops: #35530 and #35550
For updated departure times and additional service information, visit the King County Metro Trip Planner.
Source: King County Metro Transit Alert