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.