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Seattle Center Starts Monorail Station Renovation Through 2027

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Seattle Center begins major renovation of the historic Monorail Station, lasting through late 2027.
The project is fully funded by state and federal grants.
Renovation adds a Thomas Street ramp, resurfaced platform, tactile wayfinding, new lighting, signs, and wider doors.
Automatic gates replace guardrails to improve safety and reduce dwell times.
At least one Monorail train runs during construction, departing every eight to ten minutes, with both trains serving high-demand events.

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Story summary

Seattle Center begins major renovation of the historic Monorail Station, lasting through late 2027.
The project is fully funded by state and federal grants.
Renovation adds a Thomas Street ramp, resurfaced platform, tactile wayfinding, new lighting, signs, and wider doors.
Automatic gates replace guardrails to improve safety and reduce dwell times.
At least one Monorail train runs during construction, departing every eight to ten minutes, with both trains serving high-demand events.