Chicago Transit Authority riders heading into downtown this weekend will need to plan ahead as a series of temporary station closures and train reroutes take effect during ongoing infrastructure improvements.
The weekend construction project is affecting several elevated stations in the Loop, requiring some passengers to adjust their usual routes while crews complete scheduled track maintenance. The work is expected to continue over the next two weekends, making it important for commuters and visitors alike to review service changes before traveling.
Transit officials say the closures are designed to allow crews uninterrupted access to sections of elevated track that require repairs and upgrades. Although trains will continue operating throughout the construction period, some lines will follow alternate routes while others will require passengers to transfer before reaching downtown destinations.
Three elevated Loop stations are temporarily closed
The largest impact of the construction project is the temporary closure of three elevated CTA stations in the heart of the Loop…