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System status & alerts

This page provides system status information for 'L' and bus service from CTA, including rail station elevators. Follow links for more detailed information about events that affect your route.


Latest updates

HowardRed LinePurple LineYellow LinePurple Line Express
Elevator at Howard Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status

The Linden- and Skokie-bound platform elevator at Howard (Red, Purple, Yellow Lines) is temporarily out-of-service.

#56 Milwaukee
Temporary Reroute
Planned Reroute

SB #56 buses will operate via Milwaukee, Armitage, and Damen, then resume their normal route on Milwaukee.

GarfieldGreen Line
Elevator at Garfield Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status

The Harlem-bound platform elevator at Garfield (Green Line) is temporarily out-of-service.

 

Weekly upcoming planned changes

We post weekly summaries of planned service changes, including temporary ones for work, construction, events and more. You can also get these sent to you weekly via CTA Updates.

Planned weekend service changes
Planned weekday service changes
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