Commuters in the Loop should prepare for a major change to their daily routine.
Starting this Monday, the State and Lake CTA station will close for three years to undergo a total demolition and reconstruction.
The 130-year-old station is currently the fifth busiest in the CTA system.
However, it lacks modern accessibility. This massive project aims to bring the aging structure into the 21st century.
What Riders Need to Know
During the closure, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Line trains will bypass the State and Lake station.
Riders who normally use this stop will need to use nearby stations in the Loop until the project is finished, which is expected in 2029.
The primary goal of the rebuild is to make the station accessible to everyone.
“The station isn’t accessible to folks in wheelchairs, and we are trying to make it accessible for all our transit riders,” said Anne Zhang, Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Transportation Division of Engineering.
The renovation will include:
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New elevators for full wheelchair accessibility.
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Wider platforms to improve safety.
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Modern design features to increase rider comfort.
Traffic Impacts
The construction will also affect drivers.
Once the station closes on Monday, Lake Street will be restricted to local traffic only between Dearborn and Wabash streets.
