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Red Line

Jackson Stations’ Upper Level Transfer Tunnel Temporarily Closed
Accessiblity Note
The upper-level pedestrian transfer tunnel between the Adams-Jackson mezzanines of the Jackson Red and Blue line stations will be temporarily closed.
Mon, Feb 5 2024 6:00 AM to TBD

Elevator at Wilson Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The Howard- and Linden-bound platform elevator at Wilson (Red, Purple Lines) is temporarily out-of-service.
Fri, May 10 2024 10:43 AM to TBD

Blue Line

Jackson Stations’ Upper Level Transfer Tunnel Temporarily Closed
Accessiblity Note
The upper-level pedestrian transfer tunnel between the Adams-Jackson mezzanines of the Jackson Red and Blue line stations will be temporarily closed.
Mon, Feb 5 2024 6:00 AM to TBD

Elevator at Western Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The O'Hare-bound platform elevator at Western (Blue Line O'Hare Branch) is temporarily out-of-service.
Sun, Apr 21 2024 2:38 PM to TBD

Brown Line

Elevator at Chicago Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The Kimball- and Linden-bound platform elevator at Chicago (Brown, Purple Lines) is temporarily out-of-service.
Sun, May 12 2024 9:36 PM to TBD

Green Line

Elevator at Kedzie Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
An elevator needed to access the Harlem- bound platform at Kedzie (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service.
Mon, Apr 8 2024 3:07 PM to TBD

Orange Line

Elevator at 35th/Archer Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The elevator at 35th/Archer (Orange Line) is temporarily out-of-service. We are upgrading the elevator platform to ensure continued safe, convenient service.
Mon, May 6 2024 8:43 AM to TBD

Purple Line Express

Elevator at Wilson Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The Howard- and Linden-bound platform elevator at Wilson (Red, Purple Lines) is temporarily out-of-service.
Fri, May 10 2024 10:43 AM to TBD

Elevator at Chicago Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status
The Kimball- and Linden-bound platform elevator at Chicago (Brown, Purple Lines) is temporarily out-of-service.
Sun, May 12 2024 9:36 PM to TBD

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Red Line
Normal Service
Blue Line
Special Note
Brown Line
Normal Service
Green Line
Normal Service
Orange Line
Normal Service
Pink Line
Normal Service
Purple Line
Normal Service
Yellow Line
Normal Service
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Elevator alerts
Red Line
Jackson, Jackson, Wilson
Blue Line
Jackson, Jackson, Western (OH)
Brown Line
Chicago
Green Line
Kedzie
Orange Line
35/Archer
Purple Line Exp
Chicago, Wilson
All elevator alerts: Current or Upcoming
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