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CTA Shuts State/Lake 'L' Station Monday for Three-Year Rebuild

CTA launches a rebuild to replace the 1895 station with a fully accessible, wider-platform design.

Overview

  • The closure is expected to last about three years with reopening projected in 2029 under a $444 million modernization.
  • Brown, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple Line trains will bypass State/Lake for the duration of construction.
  • Riders are directed to use nearby Clark/Lake and Washington/Wabash, with Washington/Wabash recommended for Red Line transfers.
  • Demolition begins Jan. 5, with most work scheduled overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Traffic changes include Lake Street limited to local traffic between Dearborn and Wabash and southbound State closed from Wacker to Washington, while bus stops and sidewalks remain open.