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CTA Will Close Loop Elevated Tracks This Weekend

Officials say the shutdown will let crews renew the Loop‑Lake junction as part of the Lake Street Bridge replacement project.

Overview

  • The CTA will halt all elevated Loop service from 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 until 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 to complete track and signal work at the Loop‑Lake junction.
  • Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line trains will run shortened segments instead of circling the Loop while shuttle buses and station transfers bridge gaps.
  • The Red and Blue subway lines are not affected and are being promoted as alternative downtown routes for riders.
  • CTA plans include specific transfer points such as Roosevelt for Red Line access and Racine for Pink-to-Blue transfers, and the agency will deploy signage, customer alerts and shuttle stops to guide riders.
  • This weekend’s work continues the multi-year Lake Street Bridge reconstruction that began in October 2025 and follows earlier staged outages, with officials warning more temporary disruptions are planned as reconstruction proceeds.