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Lake Street Bridge Work to Disrupt CTA Green and Pink Line Service October 13–26

Lake Street Bridge work is scheduled to disrupt CTA Green and Pink Line service from October 13 to October 26, 2026. See the shuttle, transfer, and route changes.

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CTA’s planned Lake Street Bridge work will interrupt Green and Pink Line service from 4 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, through 4 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026. Green Line riders should use shuttle buses between Clinton and Clark/Lake; Pink Line trains will terminate at Polk, with Blue Line connections downtown at Racine. Check CTA’s service notice before traveling in case the schedule or arrangements change.

What changes for Green Line riders

During the interruption, Green Line trains will run in two sections: Harlem/Lake to Clinton, and South Side terminals to the Loop. CTA will provide free shuttle buses between Clinton and Clark/Lake for the gap in rail service.

Green Line trains serving the Loop will make stops around the Loop, following the Orange Line direction and platforms. For the specific shuttle instructions and any updates, use CTA’s Lake Street Bridge notice.

What changes for Pink Line riders

Pink Line trains will run between 54th/Cermak and Polk rather than continuing through the affected segment. To continue downtown, transfer to the Blue Line at Racine.

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For trips to or from Ashland, Morgan, Clinton, or the West Loop, CTA lists the #9/#X9 Ashland buses near Polk or Racine, as well as other north-south bus routes, as alternatives. CTA says the bus transfer is free when tapping. Check the notice for current route guidance.

Why the bridge work affects rail service

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The CTA rail interruption is scheduled to end at 4 a.m. October 26, 2026. That is separate from the wider bridge project: ABC7 reported a target of January 2028 for reopening the bridge to all traffic. That is a reported project target, not a guarantee or an extension of the CTA rail closure.

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Check for service updates before setting out

Because the operating window and replacement arrangements can change, verify the plan shortly before travel using CTA’s Lake Street Bridge notice and its upcoming rail alerts.

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