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CTA State/Lake ‘L’ Station Closes for Three-Year Rebuild Through 2029

Riders are directed to Washington/Wabash for Loop transfers as the Lake Red Line subway remains open.

Overview

  • Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Line trains will bypass State/Lake during construction.
  • Most demolition is scheduled overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
  • Lake Street is limited to local traffic between Dearborn and Wabash, while State Street bus stops remain in service.
  • The rebuild designed by SOM adds elevators, a full-length glass canopy, wider platforms, better lighting, and improved signage.
  • The 130-year-old stop ranks among the CTA’s busiest and is being rebuilt in a roughly $444 million project.