Getting Around
During Construction

During construction of this project, you’ll be able to find CTA, traffic and pedestrian impacts updated here. All businesses are open during construction.

CTA Impacts

  • State/Lake Loop Elevated Station:

    • The existing State/Lake Loop elevated station is closed for demolition and reconstruction. The station will remain closed throughout construction.

    • Trains operating along the Brown, Green, Orange and Pink lines and the Purple Line Express will no longer stop at the State/Lake elevated station for the duration of construction. See the updated train service map to the right.

    • Loop trains will continue to operate. Riders can use these fully accessible stations: Washington/Wabash and Clark/Lake.

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A map of the Loop transit routes showing the State/Lake Loop Elevation Station closed starting January 5, 2026. Utilize accessible stations at Washington/Wabash and Clark/Lake.

  • Subway:

    • The Lake Red Line subway station will remain open.

  • Bus:

    • The following routes are impacted by the southbound State Street closure:

      • Board SB 2, 6, 29, 36, 62 and 146 buses at State/Washington

      • Board SB 148 at Michigan/South Water

Additional information about CTA impacts can be found at: https://www.transitchicago.com/

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Traffic Impacts

Southbound State Street is closed between Wacker Drive and Randolph Street for underground utility repairs and upcoming foundation removals and steel renovations in the intersection. The closure will remain in place throughout the year. Click here to read more from CDOT.

Lake Street between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue is closed for sewer repairs and new utility installations. Follow marked detours in the area.

Pedestrian Impacts

Isolated daytime sidewalk closures along Lake Street are possible due to adjacent foundation drilling operations. All access will remain open to businesses throughout construction.

Working to Reduce Construction Headaches

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Noise

  • Set up temporary enclosures around excavation areas to limit the sound disruption.

  • Monitors will be used to track the level of vibrations during excavation.

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Night Work

  • When needed, crews will work overnight to replace the structural support beams of the State/Lake station to minimize impacts to businesses in the area and the traveling public.

  • During overnight work crews will monitor decibel levels of all equipment being used.

  • All lighting will be contained to the work zone so as not to disturb nearby businesses, hotels and residences.

Construction is loud, messy and impactful to your daily routine. Aside from sharing updates in the Construction Update newsletters and keeping the construction website up to date, there are a few more ways the project team is working to keep construction impacts to a minimum.

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Dust Control

  • Spray the area with water before excavation starts.

  • Set up temporary enclosure around excavation areas to limit the spread of dust.

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Bird & Rodent Control

  • To protect birds from nesting or roosting in construction areas, work zones will avoid using flat or low sloped surfaces on temporary enclosures, such as roofs and ledges.

  • All rodent control operations will use environmentally safe materials.