East Sidewalk Closure on 115th Street Due to Red Line Extension Construction
The east sidewalk at 115th Street and Michigan Avenue is closed between 11563 S. Michigan Avenue and the Union Pacific railroad tracks due to construction of new track columns for the Red Line Extension.
Chicago, IL, August 14, 2026 —
CHICAGO – The east sidewalk located at the intersection of 115th Street and Michigan Avenue has been temporarily closed to the public. The closure affects the section of the sidewalk between the property at 11563 S. Michigan Avenue and the Union Pacific railroad tracks.
The reason for this closure is the ongoing construction of new track columns, which are a part of the Red Line Extension project. This development is expected to impact pedestrian access in the immediate vicinity.
The Red Line Extension project aims to extend the existing Red Line service further north in the city. Further details regarding the expected duration of the sidewalk closure or any detours for pedestrians were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by CTA on www.transitchicago.com, see more information here.
