Overview
- City officials set a Jan. 5, 2026 shutdown to raze and reconstruct the 1895 station, with reopening projected in 2029.
- Brown, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple Express trains will bypass State/Lake for the entire construction period.
- The Lake Red Line station remains open for subway service, with transfers directed to Washington/Wabash or Clark/Lake; CTA bus stops stay in place with possible temporary reroutes.
- Preparatory lane closures on eastbound Lake Street begin Dec. 8 during off‑peak hours, followed by a local‑traffic restriction between Dearborn and Wabash starting Jan. 5.
- The rebuild adds wider platforms, new elevators for full ADA accessibility, a glass canopy and improved lighting at one of CTA’s highest‑ridership stations.