TransitChicago.com News RSS Feedhttp://www.transitchicago.com/articles/TransitChicago.com News RSS FeedCTAOverhead utility work will impact alley access from Hollywood to Ardmore, west side of the tracks http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Hollywood_to_Ardmore_Extended_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44181tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-25:/RSS/20268255008952No through traffic during workCTATue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation will impact alley access from Berwyn to Balmoral, east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Berwyn_to_Balmoral_Daily_East_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44179tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-25:/RSS/20268255008950No through traffic during workCTATue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTAlley impacts from Balmoral to Catalpa, west side of the tracks for overhead utility workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Balmoral_to_Catalpa_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44178tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-25:/RSS/20268255008949No alley through traffic during workCTATue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley closure Ainslie to Argyle, west side of the tracks, for utility work, alley resurfacinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260820_Ainslie_to_Argyle_Daily_West_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?44171tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-25:/RSS/20268255008946No through traffic during work activitiesCTATue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTPermanent partial alley closure at 131 W. 114th Street to S. Wentworth Avenuehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Permanent-Partial-Alley-Closure-CAN-W._114th__Wentworth_Ave_St_8-25-26_.pdf?44167tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-25:/RSS/20268255008942Residents will need to enter/exit via S. Perry alleyCTATue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTFence and curb installation will impact alley east side of the tracks between Winona to Foster http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Winona_to_Foster_Daily_East_Alley_Impacts_CAN_(003).pdf?44183tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008954No through traffic during work activityCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley impacts on Argyle to Winona, east side of the tracks for curb installationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260820_Argyle_to_Winona_Daily_East_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44170tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008947No alley through traffic during work activityCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for asphalt restoration at 42 to 48 W. 115th Street, 106 W. 115th Street , 11511 to 11515 S. State Street , 11527 S. State Street http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_4_W._115th_St_8-24_to_9-4-2026_.pdf?44166tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008941Closures removed at end of workdayCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for asphalt restoration near TCA Health Center’s east parking lot entrance to the railroad crossinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_5_S._Doty_Ave_8-24_to_9-4-2026.pdf?44165tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008940Closures removed at end of workdayCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for asphalt restoration at 10261 S. Eggleston Avenue, 403 to 405 W. 103rd Street, 418 W. 103rd Place, 429 W. 103rd Place, 414 W. 104th Street http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_3_W._102nd_St_to_W._104th_St_8-24-_to_9-4-2026.pdf?44164tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008939Closures removed at end of workdayCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for asphalt restoration at 11567 S. Michigan Avenue, 121 to 151 E. 116th Street, 144 to 150 E. 116th Street, 165 E. 116th Street, 11630 to 11634 S. Prairie http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_4_Michigan_Ave-E._116th_St_8-24_to_9-4-2026_.pdf?44163tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-24:/RSS/20268245008938Closures removed at end of workdayCTAMon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley closures from Argyle to Winona, west side of the tracks for utility work, alley resurfacinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260818_Argyle_to_Winona_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44147tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-21:/RSS/20268215008931No through traffic in alley during workCTAFri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTHaul roads site preparation and excavation at 11356 S. Wentworth, 11401 S. Wentworth, S. Perry and W. 114th Placehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_HaulRoadsCAN_Segment_4_9th_Ward_S._Wentworth_Ave_to_S._Perry_Ave_08-21_to_9-18-26.pdf?44135tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-21:/RSS/20268215008920Crews, equipment entering and exiting work zonesCTAFri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure on 115th Street from S. Lafayette Avenue to S. Perry for track foundations, columnshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-N_Sidewalk_Closure-CAN-W._115th_St__8-20_to_8-21-2026.pdf?44142tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-20:/RSS/20268205008927Only north sidewalk on w. 115th Street will be closedCTAThu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTFour-hour street closure on W. 115th Street from S. State to S. Perry to move construction equipmenthttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_4Hr-Closure-CAN-E._115th_St._8-20-26_NEW_DATES1.pdf?44140tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-20:/RSS/20268205008925Flagger assistance will be on siteCTAThu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTNew sidewalk installation at 11517 - 11527 S. State Street http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_4Hr-Closure-CAN-E._115th_St._8-20-26_NEW_DATES.pdf?44139tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-19:/RSS/20268195008924Only east sidewalk will be closedCTAWed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA Bolsters Frequent Network with Four Additional Routes by End of 2026http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8929tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-18:/RSS/20268185008929The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced more frequent and expanded service on 10 bus routes starting Sunday, August 23, including the addition of three bus routes to the heralded Frequent Network. CTATue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures at 401 W. 99th Street for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN_401_W._99th_Street_08-18_to_08-28-26__UPDATED_DATES.pdf?44138tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-18:/RSS/20268185008923Closures removed at end of workdayCTATue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent alley closure in the alley behind 11330 - 11334 S. Wentworth for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._113th__Wentworth_Ave_St_08-18_to_08-28-26.pdf?44137tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-18:/RSS/20268185008922No closures until work beginsCTATue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures from 342 - 346 W. 107th Street for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._107th_St_08-18_to_08-28-26.pdf?44136tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-18:/RSS/20268185008921Closures removed at end of workdayCTATue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure on 115th Street from S. Lafayette Avenue to S. Perry track foundations, columnshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-Sidewalk_Closure-CAN-W._115th_St__8-17_to_8-20-2026.pdf?44141tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-17:/RSS/20268175008928Only south sidewalk to be closedCTAMon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley impacts from Catalpa to Bryn Mawr Avenue, east side of the tracks, for curb installation http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260812_Catalpa_to_Bryn_Mawr_Daily_East_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?44131tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-17:/RSS/20268175008917No through traffic during work activitiesCTAMon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTPartial alley closure in the alley east of 1125 W Foster & 5125 N Broadway for underground utility workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260803_Winona_to_Foster_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44130tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-17:/RSS/2026817500891624/7 partial alley closure CTAMon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTWith new funding from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, transit agencies team up to make student fare policies more coordinated and affordablehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8930tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008930K-12 students across the Chicago region will start the school year with free rides on public transit and will experience a more coordinated student fare system that provides lower, more consistent fares across the CTA, Metra and Pace throughout the year.CTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley closures from Balmoral to Catalpa, east side of the tracks for curb installationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260812_Balmoral_to_Catalpa_Daily_East_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44129tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008915No through traffic during work actiivitiesCTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTUpdated sidewalk closure 115th & Michiganhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Michigan_Ave__08-14_to_08-28_UPDATED_DATES1.pdf?44062tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008903The east sidewalk will be closed from 11563 S. Michigan Avenue to the Union Pacific railroad tracks to allow crews to pour new track columns for the Red Line Extension. CTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTUpdated sidewalk closure near 116th and Indianahttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Indiana_Ave_08-14_to_08-21-26_UPDATED_DATES.pdf?44061tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008902There will be temporary sidewalk closures near 116th and Indiana to allow crews to pour new track columns for the Red Line Extension. CTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTUpdated sidewalk closure E 116th Sthttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-CAN-E._116th_St._8-14_to_8-31-2026_UPDATED_DATES.pdf?44060tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008901There will be temporary sidewalk closures on E 116th near the Union Pacific railroad tracks to allow crews to pour concrete track columns for the Red Line Extension.CTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTExtended sidewalk closure 11578 S. Michigan Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroads (UPRR) Tracks for column installationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-CAN-S._Michigan_Ave.__8-14_to_9-11-2026.pdf?44046tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-14:/RSS/20268145008894Only sidewalk on west side of Michigan to closeCTAFri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTJet on Over on the CTA: Your Ride to a Big Weekend of High-Flying Summer Eventshttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8932tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-13:/RSS/20268135008932From high-flying action along the lakefront to a classic baseball rivalry, CTA is the most convenient and affordable way to get around the Chicago area. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.CTAThu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTFour-hour street closure at 351 W. 109th Street to the Union Pacific Railroads (UPRR) Tracks on one day between Aug. 13 - Aug. 14 for construction equipment relocationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_4Hr-Closure-CAN-W._109_St._8-13_to_8-14-26_NEW_DATES_.pdf?44082tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-13:/RSS/20268135008908Closure will take place from 7am-11amCTAThu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTChicago Transit Board Approves New Safe Ride Specialist Pilots http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8914tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-12:/RSS/20268125008914The Chicago Transit Board today approved the awarding of four professional services agreements with local organizations supporting the agency’s new Safe Ride Specialist program pilot. The program will add dedicated non-law enforcement rider engagement resources to promote a safe transit experience for every rider. CTAWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA Advances Rail Simulator Pilot to Enhance Operator Training Program http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8913tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-12:/RSS/20268125008913The Chicago Transit Board today authorized a one-year pilot program agreement for a portable rail simulator training solution through the CTA Innovation Studio. The awarding of this agreement is CTA’s latest step in adopting cutting-edge technologies to provide riders with safer, smoother, and more reliable transit riding experience every day.CTAWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA Expands Partnership to Strengthen Outreach and Increase Access to Shelter Services for Unhoused Ridershttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8912tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-12:/RSS/20268125008912Today, the Chicago Transit Board approved an amendment to increase funds on an existing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and to fund a new IGA between the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS). Together, these measures expand outreach support services for people experiencing homelessness on the CTA and guarantee funding for dedicated shelter beds.CTAWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTUpdated sidewalk closure 115th and Michiganhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-CAN-S._State_St.__8-12_to_8-19-2026_UPDATED_DATES.pdf?44059tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-12:/RSS/20268125008900The sidewalk on the east side of S State Street near 115th will be closed temporarily to allow crews to perform new track construction work.CTAWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT4-hour street closure on 115th Street from S. State Street to S. Perry Avenue for construction equipment relocationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_4Hr-Closure-CAN-E._115th_St._8-12_to_8-14-26_NEW_DATES.pdf?44053tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-12:/RSS/20268125008897Street will be closed on one day between 7am - 11 am CTAWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTOverhead utility work will impact alley access Bryn Mawr to Hollywood, west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Bryn_Mawr_to_Hollywood_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44180tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-10:/RSS/20268105008951No through traffic during workCTAMon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTAlley impacts from Hollywood to Ardmore, west side of the tracks for overhead utility workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260806_Hollywood_to_Ardmore_Extended_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44081tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-10:/RSS/20268105008907No through traffic in alley during workCTAMon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTAlley impacts from Bryn Mawr to Hollywood Avenue, west side of the tracks for utility work, fence installationhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260806_Bryn_Mawr_to_Hollywood_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44080tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-10:/RSS/20268105008906No through traffic in alley during workCTAMon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTDaily alley impacts Balmoral to Catalpa, west side of the tracks for overhead utility workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260806_Balmoral_to_Catalpa_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44079tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-10:/RSS/20268105008905No alley through traffic during workCTAMon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure on 115th Street from S. Lafayette to S. Perry for track column workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-Sidewalk_Closure-CAN-W._115th_St__8-10_to_8-14-2026_NEW_DATES.pdf?44054tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-10:/RSS/20268105008898Only south sidewalk will be closedCTAMon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTExtended partial alley closure in the alley east of 5239-5255 N Broadway, between Foster and Berwyn for underground utility workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260824_Foster_to_Berwyn_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN_(003).pdf?44177tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008948No through traffic during workCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA’s Austin Green Line Station Reopened and Fully Accessiblehttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8904tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008904The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) welcomed Congressman Danny Davis, Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with other dignitaries, today to unveil the fully accessible Austin Green Line station. The $25 million project delivers a fully accessible transit hub for the community— achieving a key milestone in CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) and advancing the shared goal of making public transit in Chicago accessible to everyone.CTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTExtended partial alley closure for utility work east of 5239-5255 N Broadway, Foster to Berwynhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260803_Foster_to_Berwyn_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44049tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008896No through traffic in alleyCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closures for track column concrete pour at 11563 S. Michigan Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Michigan_Ave__08-07_to_08-14.pdf?44045tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008893Only east sidewalk will be closedCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure 11607 S. Indiana Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks for track column concrete workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Indiana_Ave_08-07_to_08-14-26.pdf?44044tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008892Sidewalk closures alternate between east and west sideCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTFour-hour street closure on W. 115th Street from S. State Street to S. Perry Avenue likely on Aug. 7 from 7am - 11am but subject to changehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_4Hr-Closure-CAN-E._115th_St._8-7-26.pdf?44042tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008890Construction equipment relocationCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSite preparation work at 10528 - 10558 S. Stewart Avenuehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Site_PreparationCAN_S._Stewart_Ave_08-7-26_to_08-14-26.pdf?44041tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-7:/RSS/2026875008889General construction noiseCTAFri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTAlley curb installation from Foster to Berwyn, east side of the tracks http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260803_Foster_to_Berwyn_Daily_East_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?44048tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-6:/RSS/2026865008895No alley through traffic during workCTAThu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure to build new track foundations and columns on 115th Street from S. Lafayette Ave. to S. Perry Ave.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg4-Sidewalk_Closure-CAN-W._115th_St__8-5_to_8-11-2026_.pdf?44043tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-5:/RSS/2026855008891Only south sidewalk to be closedCTAWed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTExtended partial alley closures from Berwyn to Balmoral on the east side of the tracks for alley reconstructionhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260722_Berwyn_to_Balmoral_Daily_East_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?44039tag:transitchicago.com,2026-8-3:/RSS/2026835008886No through traffic during work datesCTAMon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure at 11630 S. Prairie Avenue to E. 117th St. for track column workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Prairie_Ave_7-31_to_8-07-26.pdf?44015tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-31:/RSS/20267315008884Only west sidewalk to closeCTAFri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for pavement restoration Near TCA Health Center’s east parking lot entrance to the railroad crossing http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_5_S._Doty_Ave_7-31_to_8-21-2026.pdf?44013tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-31:/RSS/20267315008882Closures removed at end of workdayCTAFri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures for pavement restoration at 42-48 W. 115th St., 106 W. 115th St., 11511-11515 S. State St., 11527 S. State St.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_4_W._115th_St_7-31_to_8-21-2026.pdf?44012tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-31:/RSS/20267315008881Closures removed at end of workdayCTAFri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTPavement restoration to impact parking at 10261 S. Eggleston, 403-405 W. 103rd St., 418 W. 103rd Pl., 429 W. 103rd Pl., 414 W. 104th St.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_PavementRestoration-CAN_Segment_3_W._102nd_St_to_W._104th_St_7-31_to_8-21-2026.pdf?44010tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-31:/RSS/20267315008880Closures removed at end of workdayCTAFri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure 140 E. 116th to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks for concrete pourhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-CAN-E._116th_St._7-29_to_8-14-2026.pdf?44016tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-29:/RSS/20267295008885Sidewalk closures alternate north/southCTAWed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCook County State’s Attorney’s Office Unveils New Public Awareness Campaign to Deter Violent Crime on the CTAhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8887tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-28:/RSS/20267285008887Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen announced the roll out of a new initiative to help deter crime on the CTA – the installation of more than 7,000 signs on buses and trains that highlight the CCSAO’s policy of seeking pretrial detention for violent felonies committed on public transit. CTATue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure for track column concrete pour 11607 S. Indiana Ave. to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Indiana_Ave_07-28_to_08-07-26.pdf?44014tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-28:/RSS/20267285008883Alternating sidewalk closures from east to westCTATue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTHaul roads site preparation 300 W. 99th Pl., 354 W. 99th Pl., 401 W. 99th St., 10001 S. Eggleston Ave., 10045 S. Eggleston Ave., 10061 S. Eggleston Ave., 10109 S. Eggleston Ave., 390 W. 103rd St., 405 W. 103rd St., 418 W. 103rd Pl., 408 W. 104th http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_HaulRoadsCAN_Segment_3_W._99th_Pl_to_W._104th_St__07-27_to_8-28-26.pdf?44006tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-27:/RSS/20267275008877Crews entering/exiting work zonesCTAMon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent alley closures in the alley behind 11330 to 11334 S. Wentworth for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._113th__Wentworth_Ave_St_07-24_to_07-28-26.pdf?44009tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-24:/RSS/20267245008879Flagger assistanceCTAFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures 342 to 346 W. 107th Street for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._107th_St_07-24_to_07-28-26.pdf?44008tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-24:/RSS/20267245008878Closure removed at the end of workdayCTAFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSite preparation and excavation at 11356 S. Wentworth Ave., 11401 S. Wentworth Ave., S. Perry Ave. & W. 114th Pl.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_HaulRoadsCAN_Segment_4_9th_Ward_S._Wentworth_Ave_to_S._Perry_Ave__07-24_to_08-14-26.pdf?43979tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-24:/RSS/20267245008869Future haul roads siteCTAFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTPublic transit is the best choice for music fans headed to Lollapaloozahttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8876tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-23:/RSS/20267235008876Whether you’re planning to be there for the entire weekend or just for a day or two, public transit is the easiest and most economical way to enjoy your favorite musical acts at Lollapalooza 2026 in Grant Park.CTAThu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTPartial sidewalk and street closures at 11414 S. Perry Ave., 11424 S. Perry Ave., 11426 S. Perry Ave.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_CAN_CWO5_11414-11426_S._Perry-Ave_07-21_to_08-07-26.pdf?43983tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-21:/RSS/20267215008873Soil remediation workCTATue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure at 140 E. 116th Street to the Union Pacific Railroad UPRR Tracks for track column pourhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-CAN-E._116th_St._07-21_to_07-29-2026.pdf?43943tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-21:/RSS/20267215008859Sidewalk closures will alternate between north and south side of 116th StreetCTATue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent alley closures behind 11330 - 11334 S. Wentworth for sewer inspectionhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._113th__Wentworth_Ave_St_07-17_to_07-22-26.pdf?43985tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008875General construction noiseCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures at 342 - 346 W. 107th St. for sewer inspectionshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_SewerInspectionCAN__W._107th_St_07-17_to_07-22-26.pdf?43984tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008874Closures removed at the end of the workdayCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures at 11567 S. Michigan Ave., 121 - 151 E. 116th St., 144 - 150 E. 116th St., 165 E. 116th St., 11630 - 11634 S. Prairie Ave.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Potholing-Pave-Restore-CAN_Segment_4_Michigan_Ave-E._116th_St_07-17_to_07-31-2026.pdf?43981tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008871Underground utility work, pavement restorationCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures at 42 - 48 W. 115th St., 106 W. 115th St., 11511 - 11515 S. State St., 11527 S. State St.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Potholing-Pave-Restore-CAN_Segment_4_W._115th_St_07-17_to_07-31-2026.pdf?43980tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008870Pavement restoration workCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTParking lane closures at 10261 S. Eggleston Avenue, 403-405 W. 103rd St., 418 W. 103rd Pl. - 429 W. 103rd Pl., 414 W. 104th St.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Potholing-Pave-Restore-CAN_Segment_3_W._102nd_St_to_W._104th_St_07-17_to_07-31-2026.pdf?43978tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008868Pavement restoration workCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTIntermittent parking lane closures on S.Greenwood from E. 130th Place to E. 131st Street - Near TCA Health Center’s east parking lot entrance to the railroad crossinghttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Potholing-Pave-Restore-CAN_Segment_5_S._Doty_Ave_07-17_to_07-31-2026.pdf?43977tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008867Pavement restoration workCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTUnderground utility work and curb installation in the alley between Bryn Mawr and Hollywood, west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260710_Bryn_Mawr_to_Hollywood_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?43942tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-17:/RSS/20267175008858No alley through traffic during work activitiesCTAFri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA Innovation Studio Announces New Challenge to Test Faregate Technologyhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8872tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-16:/RSS/20267165008872Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched a new problem statement through its Innovation Studio, seeking proposals that enable CTA to proactively improve the fare payment experience in rail stations through new faregates or other innovative fare entry features. CTAThu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTTravel Advisory: Temporary Weekend Reroutes of Certain Loop Elevated Lines Due to State/Lake Station Reconstruction Workhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8866tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-15:/RSS/20267155008866The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are alerting weekend travelers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time due to upcoming work associated with the State/Lake Station Reconstruction Project.CTAWed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure on the east side of 11563 S. Michigan Avenue to the UPRR tracks for track column concrete pourhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Michigan_Ave_07-13_to_08-07.pdf?43946tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008862West sidewalk to remain openCTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSite preparation, utilities inspection from 10528 to 10558 S. Stewarthttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Site_PreparationCAN_10530_S._Steweart_Ave_07-13-26_to_08-07-26.pdf?43945tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008861General construction noiseCTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closures for track column concrete pour at 11607 S. Indiana Ave to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Indiana_Ave_7-13_to_7-28.pdf?43944tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008860Sidewalk closures alternate between east and west side of S. IndianaCTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation in the alley betwen Berwyn to Balmoral, east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260708_Berwyn_to_Balmoral_Daily_East_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?43941tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008857No through traffic during work activitiesCTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSidewalk closure at 11630 S. Prairie to E. 117th Street for track column concrete pouringhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_RLE_Trk-Col-Pour-Seg4-CAN_S._Prairie_Ave_07-13_to_7-31-26.pdf?43919tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008847Only west sidewalk will be closed CTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTBuilding new track foundations & columns along the future path of the Red Line tracks between 99th Place and 108th Streethttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Drill-Shaft-Trk-Col-Instal-Seg3-CAN_7-13_to_12-01-2026.pdf?43917tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-13:/RSS/20267135008845This is a rolling construction operation moving south to northCTAMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTMore than $18 Million Secured for Forest Park Branch Track Design Work through Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOThttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8856tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-10:/RSS/20267105008856The Chicago Transit Board authorized an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the transfer of funding to support the designing of future track work along significant portion of the Blue Line’s Forest Park Branch. This is the latest investment associated with the Forest Park Branch Rebuild Project– a multi-year, multi-phased investment program to reconstruct the entire Forest Park Branch of the Blue Line and make it 100% accessible to those whCTAFri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTStreet closure for construction equipment relocation on S. Prairie Avenue from E. 117th Street to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Tracks on July 10http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_2Hr-Closure-CAN-S._Prairie_Ave__E._117th_St._7-10-26.pdf?43918tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-10:/RSS/20267105008846Two-hour closure between 7am-10amCTAFri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA is Your $15 Ticket to the Best Summer Events This Weekendhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8854tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-9:/RSS/2026795008854The CTA is the most affordable way to get to the Taste of Chicago and other events across the region. Save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.CTAThu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCTA to Deliver Major Upgrades to the Division/Austin Bus Turnaroundhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8852tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-8:/RSS/2026785008852The Chicago Transit Board today approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago that will provide up to $1.066 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for comprehensive upgrades to the Division/Austin bus turnaround. The project underscores the ongoing partnership between CTA, the City and local leadership to invest in neighborhood transit infrastructure, while fulfilling CTA’s commitment to providing safe, welcoming and accessible spaces for riders and employees.CTAWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTChicago Transit Board Approves Expansion of Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Programhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8851tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-8:/RSS/2026785008851The Chicago Transit Board today approved an expansion of its Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) program. By scaling the program from six to 52 camera-equipped buses, the CTA in partnership with the City of Chicago will be better equipped to deter illegal parking in bus- and bike-only lanes and bus stops, directly addressing critical safety, accessibility, and bus service delay issues that impact tens of thousands of riders every day.CTAWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSurface grading and paving between Hollywood and Ardmore on the east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Hollywood_to_Ardmore_Daily_East_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?43905tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-8:/RSS/2026785008832No alley access during work activityCTAWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTNew sidewalk installation at 11250 to 11330 S. Corliss Avehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_Sidewalk_Closures-CAN_S._Corliss_Ave_07-08_to_07-14-26.pdf?43898tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-8:/RSS/2026785008823Parking lane and sidewalk on east side of the street will be closed.CTAWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation in the alley from Ainslie to Argyle on the west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Ainslie_to_Argyle_Daily_West_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?43910tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-7:/RSS/2026775008840No alley through traffic during work activitiesCTATue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation in the alley from Winona to Foster on the west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Winona_to_Foster_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?43911tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-7:/RSS/2026775008839No through traffic during work activitiesCTATue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTFence installation in the alley between Ardmore and Thorndale on the east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Ardmore_to_Thorndale_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?43909tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-7:/RSS/2026775008836No through traffic during work activities.CTATue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation in the alley between Argyle to Winona on the west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Argyle_to_Winona_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN_(004).pdf?43908tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-7:/RSS/2026775008835No through traffic in alley during work activities.CTATue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTFence installation in the alley between Lawrence and Leland on the east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Lawrence_to_Leland_Fence_Installation_CAN_4.pdf?43912tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-6:/RSS/2026765008841No alley access during work activitiesCTAMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTCurb installation in the alley from Catalpa to Bryn Mawr on the east side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Catalpa_to_Bryn_Mawr_Daily_East_Alley_Impacts_CAN.pdf?43906tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-6:/RSS/2026765008837No alley access during work activitiesCTAMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTAlley curb installation from Balmoral to Catalpa on the west side of the trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260702_Balmoral_to_Catalpa_Daily_West_Alley_Closure_CAN.pdf?43907tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-6:/RSS/2026765008834No alley through traffic during work activitiesCTAMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSite preparation and excation in the 21st ward at 351 W. 108 St., 348 W. 109 St., 349 W. 109 St., 333-349 W. 111th St., 346-348 W. 111th St., 309 W. 113th St., 312 W. 113th St.http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_HaulRoadsCAN_Segment_4_21st_Ward_108th_Pl_to_113th_St__07-03_to_07-24-26_UPDATED_DATES.pdf?43876tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-3:/RSS/2026735008821Crews entering and exiting work zonesCTAFri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTSite preparation and excavation for a construction haul road at 11356 S. Wentworth, 11401 S. Wentworth, and S. Perry and 114th Placehttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_HaulRoadsCAN_Segment_4_9th_Ward_S._Wentworth_Ave_to_S._Perry_Ave__07-03_to_07-24-26.pdf?43875tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-3:/RSS/2026735008820Crews entering and exiting the work zonesCTAFri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTDepend on CTA to Get You to All the Independence Day Celebrations; Holiday Service Schedule in Effect July 3 to July 5http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8831tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-2:/RSS/2026725008831CTA is the safe, convenient and reliable way to get to and from the festivities this holiday weekend has to offer. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.CTAThu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTPretty Cool Ice Cream and Chicago Transit Authority Partner on New CTA Line-Themed Giveback Pops for National Ice Cream Monthhttp://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=8828tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-2:/RSS/2026725008828Get ready, Chicago; two iconic local institutions are coming together to make your summer commutes a little sweeter. This July, beloved Logan Square ice cream shop Pretty Cool Ice Cream and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are joining forces for a limited-edition collaboration featuring custom train-line-inspired pops, a special National Ice Cream Day giveaway, and a give-back initiative supporting families in need during the holidays. CTAThu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTUnderground utility installation in the alley from Hollywood to Ardmore on the west side of the CTA trackshttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/20260625_Hollywood_to_Ardmore_Extended_Alley_Closure_CAN_3.pdf?43871tag:transitchicago.com,2026-7-1:/RSS/2026715008819No through traffic during work activitiesCTAWed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTBuilding demolition and soil remediation at 11414-11424 S. Perry and the alley behind 133-135 W. 114thhttp://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/14/RLE_DEMO-CAN_CWO5_11414-11426_S._Perry-Ave_06-30_to_07-21-26_(005).pdf?43861tag:transitchicago.com,2026-6-30:/RSS/20266305008814Partial sidewalk and street closuresCTATue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT