Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Fri 5/16/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Sat 5/17/2008 3:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Single track through Austin, Laramie (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Thu 5/15/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/16/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Austin and Laramie stations on the Lake Street branch of the Green Line.

At affected stations, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Loop temporary service changes/re-routings (link)
    Affected: Green Brown Orange Pink
    from Thu 5/15/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/16/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to track work, no trains will operate over the Inner Loop (southbound) track along Lake or Wabash.

Rail service on the Loop elevated will be affected in the following ways:

Orange Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Roosevelt, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Adams/Wabash, then Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, Clark/Lake, Washington/Wells, Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before heading southbound to Midway.

Orange Line riders can transfer to Red and Green Line trains at Roosevelt, or to Blue, Brown, and Pink Line trains at Clark/Lake.

Pink Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Clinton, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, Library-State/Van Buren, Adams/Wabash, Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, and then Clark/Lake before heading back westbound to 54/Cermak.

Pink Line riders can transfer to Red, Blue, Orange, Brown and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Adams/Wabash. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Green Line
Northbound Green Line trains (to Harlem/Lake) will follow their normal route through downtown. Transfer to Red and Orange Lines at Roosevelt, or to Brown, Blue, or Pink at Clark/Lake.

Southbound Green Line trains (to Ashland/63 or East 63) will operate over the Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop through downtown. After Clinton, southbound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before exiting the Loop and heading south to Roosevelt and the South Side. Transfer to Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, or Pink Lines at Library. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Brown Line
Brown Line trains will follow their normal route around the Loop elevated. Brown Line riders can transfer to Orange, Pink, Blue, Red and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Clark/Lake. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Southbound Red Line operating over the elevated via Wells, Van Buren (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Thu 5/15/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/16/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

On this occasion, trains will operate via Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop Elevated (note: this is different than most "over the top" reroutes).

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Washington/Wells (xfer to Brown, Pink, Orange lines)
- Quincy/Wells
- LaSalle/Van Buren
- Library-State/Van Buren (xfer to Blue line or northbound Red lines in subway)
- Roosevelt (xfer to Green, Orange, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Thu 5/15/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/16/2008 3:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Loop temporary service changes/re-routings (link)
    Affected: Green Brown Orange Pink
    from Wed 5/14/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/15/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to track work, no trains will operate over the Outer Loop (northbound) track along Lake or Wabash.

Rail service on the Loop elevated will be affected in the following ways:

Brown Line
Brown Line trains will be rerouted via the Inner Loop track, and make all stops clockwise around the Loop similar to how the Pink Line operates. (This is the reverse of how Brown Line trains normally travel around the Loop.)

Green Line
Northbound Green Line trains (to Harlem/Lake) will be rerouted through the Loop via Van Buren and Wells. After Roosevelt, northbound Green Line trains will stop at Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, Quincy, and Washington/Wells before heading west to Clinton. Transfer to Red and Orange Lines at Roosevelt, Blue at Jackson via Library, or to Brown and Pink at Washington/Wells.

Southbound Green Line trains (to Ashland/63 or East 63) will operate over the Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop through downtown. After Clinton, southbound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before exiting the Loop and heading south to Roosevelt and the South Side. Transfer to Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, or Pink Lines at Library. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Orange and Pink Lines
Orange and Pink Line trains will follow their normal route around the Loop elevated. Orange and Pink Line riders can transfer to northbound Green Line and Brown Line trains at Washington/Wells. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Austin, Laramie (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Wed 5/14/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/15/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Austin and Laramie stations on the Lake Street branch of the Green Line.

At affected stations, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Southbound Red Line operating over the elevated via Lake, Wabash (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Wed 5/14/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/15/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Clark/Lake
- State/Lake (xfer to northbound Red in subway)
- Randolph/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Adams/Wabash
- Roosevelt (xfer to Grn, Orng, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Wed 5/14/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/15/2008 3:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Loop temporary service changes/re-routings (link)
    Affected: Green Brown Orange Pink
    from Tue 5/13/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/14/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to track work, no trains will operate over the Inner Loop (southbound) track along Lake or Wabash.

Rail service on the Loop elevated will be affected in the following ways:

Orange Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Roosevelt, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Adams/Wabash, then Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, Clark/Lake, Washington/Wells, Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before heading southbound to Midway.

Orange Line riders can transfer to Red and Green Line trains at Roosevelt, or to Blue, Brown, and Pink Line trains at Clark/Lake.

Pink Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Clinton, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, Library-State/Van Buren, Adams/Wabash, Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, and then Clark/Lake before heading back westbound to 54/Cermak.

Pink Line riders can transfer to Red, Blue, Orange, Brown and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Adams/Wabash. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Green Line
Northbound Green Line trains (to Harlem/Lake) will follow their normal route through downtown. Transfer to Red and Orange Lines at Roosevelt, or to Brown, Blue, or Pink at Clark/Lake.

Southbound Green Line trains (to Ashland/63 or East 63) will operate over the Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop through downtown. After Clinton, southbound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before exiting the Loop and heading south to Roosevelt and the South Side. Transfer to Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, or Pink Lines at Library. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Brown Line
Brown Line trains will follow their normal route around the Loop elevated. Brown Line riders can transfer to Orange, Pink, Blue, Red and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Clark/Lake. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Southbound Red Line operating over the elevated via Wells, Van Buren (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Tue 5/13/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/14/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

On this occasion, trains will operate via Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop Elevated (note: this is different than most previous "over the top" reroutes).

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Washington/Wells (xfer to Brown, Pink, Orange lines)
- Quincy/Wells
- LaSalle/Van Buren
- Library-State/Van Buren (xfer to Blue line or northbound Red lines in subway)
- Roosevelt (xfer to Green, Orange, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Tue 5/13/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/14/2008 3:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Loop temporary service changes/re-routings (link)
    Affected: Green Brown Orange Pink
    from Mon 5/12/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/13/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to track work, no trains will operate over the Outer Loop (northbound) track along Lake or Wabash.

Rail service on the Loop elevated will be affected in the following ways:

Brown Line
Brown Line trains will be rerouted via the Inner Loop track, and make all stops clockwise around the Loop similar to how the Pink Line operates. (This is the reverse of how Brown Line trains normally travel around the Loop.)

Green Line
Northbound Green Line trains (to Harlem/Lake) will be rerouted through the Loop via Van Buren and Wells. After Roosevelt, northbound Green Line trains will stop at Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, Quincy, and Washington/Wells before heading west to Clinton. Transfer to Red and Orange Lines at Roosevelt, Blue at Jackson via Library, or to Brown and Pink at Washington/Wells.

Southbound Green Line trains (to Ashland/63 or East 63) will operate over the Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop through downtown. After Clinton, southbound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before exiting the Loop and heading south to Roosevelt and the South Side. Transfer to Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, or Pink Lines at Library. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Orange and Pink Lines
Orange and Pink Line trains will follow their normal route around the Loop elevated. Orange and Pink Line riders can transfer to northbound Green Line and Brown Line trains at Washington/Wells. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Harlem/Lake, Austin (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Mon 5/12/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/13/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Harlem and Austin stations on the Lake Street branch of the Green Line.

At affected stations, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Southbound Red Line operating over the elevated via Lake, Wabash (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Mon 5/12/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/13/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Clark/Lake
- State/Lake (xfer to northbound Red in subway)
- Randolph/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Adams/Wabash
- Roosevelt (xfer to Grn, Orng, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Harlem/Lake, Austin (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Sun 5/11/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Harlem and Austin stations on the Lake Street branch of the Green Line.

At affected stations, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Single track in Blue Line Subway, Grand thru LaSalle (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Sat 5/10/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Sun 5/11/2008 6:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the downtown subway, LaSalle through Grand/Milwaukee.

This affects boarding at Grand, Clark/Lake, Washington, Monroe, Jackson, and LaSalle.

Pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train, if using affected stations.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Loop work: Green Line service rerouted in Loop via Wells, Van Buren (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Fri 5/9/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work on the Loop elevated, stations along Lake and Wabash will be closed on the Loop.

All service on the Loop elevated will be rerouted via Wells and Van Buren stations.

As a result, Green Line trains will make the following stops, in both directions, between Clinton and Roosevelt:

- Washington/Wells
- Quincy
- LaSalle/Van Buren
- Library-State/Van Buren

Transfers
To Orange/Brown Lines: Orange and Brown lines will operate as one, combined through-route. Transfer to northbound Brown Line trains at Washington/Wells on the Inner Loop platform. Transfer to southbound Orange Line trains at Roosevelt.

To Pink Line: Transfer at Ashland/Lake. Pink Line trains will not serve the Loop.

To Blue Line: Transfer at Library and walk 1/2 block north along Dearborn to Blue Line Jackson stop.

To Red Line: Red Line trains will be operating over the same part of the Loop elevated due to work in the subway. Transfer to Red Line trains at Washington/Wells, Library, or Roosevelt.

Loop work: Pink Line service operates between 54/Cermak and Ashland (link)
    Affected: Pink
    from Fri 5/9/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work on the Loop elevated, stations along Lake and Wabash will be closed on the Loop.

As a result:

- Pink Line trains will operate between 54/Cermak and Ashland ONLY. Use continuing service by way of the Green Line to/from the Loop.

Transfers
To get between the Pink Line and other lines, transfer to/from a Green Line train at Ashland/Lake. Green Line trains are serving downtown.

(See separate alert regarding Green Line service and where it connects to other lines.)

Loop work: Orange and Brown lines through-routed via Wells, Van Buren (link)
    Affected: Brown Orange
    from Fri 5/9/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work on the Loop elevated, stations along Lake and Wabash will be closed on the Loop.

All service on the Loop will operate via Wells and Van Buren, and Orange and Brown Line service will be merged. As a result:

- Northbound Orange Line trains will follow their normal route to Roosevelt, then continue as a Brown Line train via Inner Loop making stops at Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, Quincy, and Washington/Wells. After Washington/Wells, northbound trains will continue north to Merchandise Mart and make all stops to Kimball.

- Southbound Brown Line trains will follow their normal route to Merchandise Mart, then continue as an Orange Line train via Outer Loop making stops at Washington/Wells, Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library. After Library, trains will continue south to Roosevelt and make all stops to Midway.

Transfers
To Brown Line from Orange: Simply remain on Orange Line train, which will become a Brown Line train to Kimball.

To Orange Line from Brown: Simply remain on Brown Line train, which will become an Orange Line train to Midway.

To Green Line: Transfer at Roosevelt or Washington/Wells to Green Line trains.

To Pink Line: Pink Line trains will not be serving the Loop during this work. To reach Pink Line service, transfer to a Green Line train to Harlem/Lake and change for the Pink Line at Ashland/Lake.

To Blue Line: Transfer at Library and walk 1/2 block north along Dearborn to Blue Line Jackson stop.

To Red Line: Red Line trains will be operating over the same part of the Loop elevated due to work in the subway. Transfer to Red Line trains at Washington/Wells, Library, or Roosevelt.

Loop work: Transfer to all connecting lines at Library via Jackson (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Fri 5/9/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work both in the Red Line Subway (closed) and on the Loop Elevated (Lake and Wabash legs closed), all transfers to/from the Blue Line should be done between Jackson on the Blue Line (subway) and Library-State/Van Buren (elevated).

Orange, Green, Brown, and Red Line trains will be operating in both directions through the elevated Library station.

Pink Line trains from 54/Cermak will not be serving the Loop and instead will terminate at Ashland/Lake. Use continuing Green Line service to Harlem/Lake from Library to get to Pink Line trains at Ashland/Lake.

Both Jackson and Library stations are ADA-accessible. See CTA personnel for further assistance in finding your way.

Red Line service operating both ways via elevated (Wells, Van Buren) (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Fri 5/9/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 3:00:00 AM

Due to construction work in the State Street Subway, Red Line trains will bypass the subway in both directions and operate over the elevated structure ("over the top").

Between Cermak-Chinatown and Fullerton, trains both ways will make the following stops:

- Sedgwick/North
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Washington/Wells (xfer to Brown, Green, Orange lines)
- Quincy/Wells
- LaSalle/Van Buren (xfer to Brown, Green, Orange lines)
- Library-State/Van Buren (xfer to Blue line)
- Roosevelt/Wabash (xfer to Green, Orange)

Note: Pink Line trains will not be serving the Loop during this time. Use Green Line service from downtown toward Harlem/Lake and transfer to Pink Line trains at Ashland.

After the diversion, Red Line trains will go back to making all normal stops to their destinations.

Shuttle Bus Replacement Service
Shuttle buses to connect closed Red Line subway stations with elevated stations served by rerouted Red Line trains will operate serving stations on three separate routes, as follows:

A) Clark/Division - Sedgwick/North - North/Clybourn

B) Grand/State - Chicago/State - Wells/Superior (walk 1/2 block west from Wells to Franklin for elevated station)

C) Adams/Wabash - Jackson/State - Harrison/State - Roosevelt/State

For service to/from downtown, use elevated stations along Lake St and Wabash Av instead of entering the Red Line Subway.

No svc between Rosemont and Harlem; Trains operate in two sections (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Fri 5/9/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/12/2008 3:00:00 AM

Work to eliminate slow zones and increase top speeds on the Blue Line to above 55 m.p.h., a service disruption is necessary.

No trains will operate between Rosemont and Harlem on the Blue Line's O'Hare Branch.

Blue Line trains will operate in two sections:
- from O'Hare to Rosemont
- from Harlem to Forest Park (via downtown subway)

Shuttle buses (free when boarded at Rosemont or Harlem) will be available to move people between the three affected stations. Allow for extra travel time on the Blue Line.

Loop temporary service changes/re-routings (link)
    Affected: Red Green Brown Orange Pink
    from Thu 5/8/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/9/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to track work, no trains will operate over the Inner Loop (southbound) track along Lake or Wabash.

Rail service on the Loop elevated will be affected in the following ways:

Orange Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Roosevelt, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Adams/Wabash, then Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, Clark/Lake, Washington/Wells, Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before heading southbound to Midway.

Orange Line riders can transfer to Red and Green Line trains at Roosevelt, or to Blue, Brown, and Pink Line trains at Clark/Lake.

Pink Line
Trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop track. After Clinton, Loop-bound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, Library-State/Van Buren, Adams/Wabash, Madison/Wabash, Randolph/Wabash, State/Lake, and then Clark/Lake before heading back westbound to 54/Cermak.

Pink Line riders can transfer to Red, Blue, Orange, Brown and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Adams/Wabash. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Green Line
Northbound Green Line trains (to Harlem/Lake) will follow their normal route through downtown. Transfer to Red and Orange Lines at Roosevelt, or to Brown, Blue, or Pink at Clark/Lake.

Southbound Green Line trains (to Ashland/63 or East 63) will operate over the Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop through downtown. After Clinton, southbound trains will stop first at Washington/Wells, then continue to Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren before exiting the Loop and heading south to Roosevelt and the South Side. Transfer to Red, Blue, Brown, Orange, or Pink Lines at Library. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Red Line
Because southbound Red Line trains are operating via elevated, southbound Red Line trains will also make stops at Washington/Wells, Quincy, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Library-State/Van Buren while on the Loop. Northbound Red Line trains remain in the subway and are not affected by this construction activity.

Brown Line
Brown Line trains will follow their normal route around the Loop elevated. Brown Line riders can transfer to Orange, Pink, Blue, Red and southbound Green Line trains at Library-State/Van Buren, or to northbound Green Line trains at Clark/Lake. See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track on Lake Street L through Ridgeland, Oak Park, Austin (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Thu 5/8/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/9/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Ridgeland, Oak Park, and Austin stations.

At Ridgeland, Oak Park, and Austin, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Southbound Red Line operating over the elevated via Wells, Van Buren (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Thu 5/8/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/9/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

On this occasion, trains will operate via Wells and Van Buren legs of the Loop Elevated (note: this is different than most "over the top" reroutes).

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Washington/Wells (xfer to Brown, Pink, Orange lines)
- Quincy/Wells
- LaSalle/Van Buren
- Library-State/Van Buren (xfer to Blue line or northbound Red lines in subway)
- Roosevelt (xfer to Green, Orange, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Northbound Brown Line on Red Line track at Belmont, skips Diversey (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Thu 5/8/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/9/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work, northbound Brown Line trains will be rerouted onto the Red Line track through Belmont.

All northbound trains will operate on the Red Line track during this window. Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements at Belmont.

Northbound trains will not stop at Diversey. Northbound riders at Diversey: Use southbound service from Diversey to reach Fullerton where you can transfer to northbound service. To reach Diversey from a northbound train, ride through to Belmont and change for a southbound Brown Line train back to Diversey.

Southbound service is unaffected.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Thu 5/8/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Fri 5/9/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Delays on Loop elevated (link)
    Affected: Green Purple Brown Orange Pink
    from Thu 5/8/2008 2:45:00 PM thru Thu 5/8/2008 3:30:00 PM

Due to switching problems on the Loop elevated, trains in all directions have experienced delays in the Loop.

Trains are moving according to CTA, but delays can be expected as crews work to correct the issue.

Allow extra travel times.

Northbound Red Line on Brown Line side at Fullerton, Belmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Thu 5/8/2008 9:30:00 AM thru Thu 5/8/2008 3:00:00 PM

Northbound Red Line trains will operate on the Brown Line side at Fullerton and Belmont.

As a result, all service northbound will be on the outside track.

Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements when boarding at these stations.

Single track on Lake Street L through Ridgeland, Oak Park, Austin (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Wed 5/7/2008 10:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/8/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Ridgeland, Oak Park, and Austin stations.

At Ridgeland, Oak Park, and Austin, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Southbound Red Line operating over the top; NB svc. normal (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Wed 5/7/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/8/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Clark/Lake
- State/Lake (xfer to northbound Red in subway)
- Randolph/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Adams/Wabash
- Roosevelt (xfer to Grn, Orng, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Wed 5/7/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/8/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Northbound Brown Line on Red Line track at Belmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Wed 5/7/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Thu 5/8/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work, northbound Brown Line trains will be rerouted onto the Red Line track through Belmont.

All northbound trains will operate on the Red Line track during this window. Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements at Belmont.

Southbound service is unaffected.

Northbound Red Line on Brown Line side at Fullerton, Belmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Wed 5/7/2008 9:30:00 AM thru Wed 5/7/2008 3:00:00 PM

Northbound Red Line trains will operate on the Brown Line side at Fullerton and Belmont.

As a result, all service northbound will be on the outside track.

Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements when boarding at these stations.

Southbound Red Line operating over the top; NB svc. normal (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Tue 5/6/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/7/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Clark/Lake
- State/Lake (xfer to northbound Red in subway)
- Randolph/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Adams/Wabash
- Roosevelt (xfer to Grn, Orng, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through Cumberland (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Tue 5/6/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/7/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Cumberland station.

At Cumberland, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Northbound Brown Line skips Diversey, on Red Line trk at Flrtn, Bmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Tue 5/6/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Wed 5/7/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work, northbound Brown Line trains will be rerouted onto the Red Line track through Fullerton and Belmont.

Northbound Brown Line trains will skip Diversey as a result of being on a different track. Riders wishing to go north from Diversey can take a southbound train to Fullerton and change for northbound service there. Riders wishing to get to Diversey from the south can ride through to Belmont and ride back to Diversey by changing there for a southbound train.

All northbound trains will operate on the Red Line track during this window. Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements at affected stations.

Some delays on elevated lines, service returning to normal (link)
    Affected: Green Purple Brown Orange Pink
    from Tue 5/6/2008 4:10:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 4:40:00 PM

Due to an earlier switching problem on the Loop elevated, some trains were delayed while approaching downtown.

Normal service is resuming, but some residual delays may exist as normal service frequencies are restored.

Allow for extra travel time.

Delays on Loop elevated, Pink Line operates only to Ashland/Lake (link)
    Affected: Green Purple Brown Orange Pink
    from Tue 5/6/2008 3:30:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 4:10:00 PM

Due to problems at Tower 18 (Wells/Lake junction), there are delays on the Loop 'L'.

As a result, Pink Line trains are operating between 54/Cermak and Ashland/Lake only. For continuing service to/from the Loop, Pink Line riders must transfer to/from Green Line trains at Ashland.

Expect delays at this time on all Loop elevated lines, and pay added attention to announcements on trains and at stations. CTA personnel are working to correct the problem.

Consider using alternate services, such as the Red Line for access to the north and south sides.

Northbound Red Line on Brown Line side at Fullerton, Belmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Tue 5/6/2008 9:30:00 AM thru Tue 5/6/2008 3:00:00 PM

Northbound Red Line trains will operate on the Brown Line side at Fullerton and Belmont.

As a result, all service northbound will be on the outside track.

Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements when boarding at these stations.

Southbound Red Line operating over the top; NB svc. normal (link)
    Affected: Red
    from Mon 5/5/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 5:00:00 AM

Southbound Red Line trains will follow a route over the elevated lines due to construction in the subway.

Northbound service is unaffected and will still operate through the subway.

After Fullerton, southbound Red Line trains will run non-stop to Segwick, then make the follwing stops:

- Sedgwick
- Chicago/Franklin
- Merchandise Mart (exit-only after 12:55 AM)
- Clark/Lake
- State/Lake (xfer to northbound Red in subway)
- Randolph/Wabash
- Madison/Wabash
- Adams/Wabash
- Roosevelt (xfer to Grn, Orng, and Red subway)

After Roosevelt, Red Line trains will operate south to Cermak-Chinatown where they will resume their normal route to 95th.

Riders wishing to board southbound Red Line trains from the downtown and the Near North Side should board at one of the above stations.

Alternately, northbound Red Line service from Grand, Chicago, Clark/Divison, and North/Clybourn could also be used to backride to Fullerton where you can transfer there to a southbound train.

Southbound service to downtown
Exit trains at stations on Lake or Wabash, which are all near normal Red Line subway stations.

See CTA personnel for further assistance.

Single track through UIC-Halsted, Clinton, LaSalle stations (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Mon 5/5/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the UIC-Halsted, Clinton, and LaSalle stations.

At UIC-Halsted, Clinton, and LaSalle, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Blue Line, as trains may be delayed before entering the single track area (to wait for an oncoming train to clear).

Single track through Francisco, Rockwell (link)
    Affected: Brown
    from Mon 5/5/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains will operate over a single track through the Francisco and Rockwell stations for construction work.

Pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train if using Francisco or Rockwell.

Allow for extra travel time.

Northbound Brown Line skips Diversey, on Red Line trk at Flrtn, Bmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Mon 5/5/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Tue 5/6/2008 4:00:00 AM

Due to construction work, northbound Brown Line trains will be rerouted onto the Red Line track through Fullerton and Belmont.

Northbound Brown Line trains will skip Diversey as a result of being on a different track. Riders wishing to go north from Diversey can take a southbound train to Fullerton and change for northbound service there. Riders wishing to get to Diversey from the south can ride through to Belmont and ride back to Diversey by changing there for a southbound train.

All northbound trains will operate on the Red Line track during this window. Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements at affected stations.

Northbound Red Line on Brown Line side at Fullerton, Belmont (link)
    Affected: Red Brown
    from Mon 5/5/2008 9:30:00 AM thru Mon 5/5/2008 3:00:00 PM

Northbound Red Line trains will operate on the Brown Line side at Fullerton and Belmont.

As a result, all service northbound will be on the outside track.

Pay attention to train destination signs and announcements when boarding at these stations.

Single track through Francisco, Rockwell (link)
    Affected: Brown
    from Sun 5/4/2008 9:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/5/2008 4:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Francisco and Rockwell stations.

At Francisco and Rockwell, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Brown Line, as trains may be delayed on entering the single track area if occupied by an oncoming train.

Single track in Blue Line Subway, Grand thru Division (link)
    Affected: Blue
    from Sun 5/4/2008 8:00:00 PM thru Mon 5/5/2008 3:00:00 AM

Trains in both directions will operate over the single, southbound track at Division, Chicago, and Grand on the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line.

At affected stations, board all trains from the northbound platforms, and pay attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time.

Single track through Halsted/63 (link)
    Affected: Green
    from Sun 5/4/2008 7:00:00 AM thru Sun 5/4/2008 5:00:00 PM

Trains in both directions will operate over a single track through the Halsted/63 station.

At Halsted, pay added attention to train destination signs and announcements to be sure you're boarding the correct train.

Allow extra travel time on the Green Line.