South State Street Sidewalk Closed for New Track Construction
The sidewalk on the east side of South State Street near 115th Street in Chicago is temporarily closed for new track construction.
Chicago, IL, August 12, 2026 —
CHICAGO – The sidewalk on the east side of South State Street, in the vicinity of 115th Street, is currently closed to the public as construction crews work on installing new tracks.
The closure affects pedestrian access along this specific section of South State Street. The project is related to ongoing new track construction in the area.
The duration of the sidewalk closure and the specific timeline for the completion of the track construction were not immediately available.
Pedestrians seeking to navigate the area are advised to seek alternative routes. Further information regarding detours or the expected reopening of the sidewalk was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by CTA on www.transitchicago.com, see more information here.
