# CTA Loop Tracks Closed for Repairs

> Chicago's CTA closes elevated Loop tracks this weekend for track repairs.
- Title: CTA Loop Tracks Closed for Repairs · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Chicago's CTA closes elevated Loop tracks this weekend for track repairs. Chicago's CTA will close all elevated Loop tracks from 4 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m…
- Keywords: cta, loop, elevated tracks, wells junction, lake junction, track repairs, brown line, green line, orange line, pink line, roberts, merchandise mart
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/10/22/cta-loop-track-repair
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:20:49.407+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cta, loop, elevated tracks, wells junction, lake junction, track repairs, brown line, green line, orange line, pink line, roberts, merchandise mart
## CTA Loop Tracks Closed
Chicago's CTA will close all elevated Loop tracks this weekend for repairs to the Wells and Lake junction.
## Detour Period
Trains will terminate at stations outside the Loop from 4 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday.
## Affected Lines
Brown, Green, Orange and Pink Line trains will not access Loop elevated tracks this weekend.
## Termination Points
Brown Line trains won't go past the Merchandise Mart; Orange Line terminates at Roosevelt.
## Green and Pink Line Reroutes
Green Line trains terminate at Clinton or Roosevelt; Pink Line continues to Blue Line Racine station.
## Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses will take customers around the affected area during the closure.
## Ongoing Maintenance
The work continues maintenance that began last fall with a similar closure.
## Lake Street Bridge
The Green and Pink lines were already rerouting through Oct. 26 while replacing the Lake Street bridge.
## Key takeaway

Chicago's CTA will close all elevated Loop tracks from 4 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday for repairs to the Wells and Lake junction.