Tacoma Link will close for construction project. How will it impact your commute?

The Tacoma Link will close Aug. 1 to Sept. 16 for construction.

To connect the existing Tacoma Link line to the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension, the T Line will be shut down at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Commerce Street, Sound Transit announced in a release Thursday.

Construction crews will connect rails, systems and power during round-the-clock work. Work will begin at the end of T Line service July 31. The closure will begin Aug. 1 at 5 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m. on Sept. 16. Free shuttle buses will serve all T Line stations between the Tacoma Dome and Theater District.

Riders should look for signs directing them to T Line Shuttle bus stops and for “T Line Closure” on the bus destination signage. During busy times, Tacoma Link employees will be available at the T Line Shuttle stops to direct and assist riders.

Shuttle buses will run on the same schedule as Tacoma Link:

• Weekdays: Every 12 minutes midday (6:36 a.m.-8 p.m.) and every 24 minutes early morning (5-6:36 a.m.) and evening (8-10 p.m.)

• Saturdays: Every 12 minutes all day (7:48 a.m.-10 p.m.)

• Sundays: Every 24 minutes all day (9:48 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Riders should plan ahead and allow extra time for trips.

The intersection at 9th Avenue and Commerce Street also will be closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrians should be aware that they might need to detour around the construction area.

This story was originally published July 22, 2022 at 5:00 AM.