Chicago CTA Works to Restore 35th Station Access

CTA's 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line elevator out since Feb. 14 with no repair date

CTA Green Line Elevator Out at 35th Station

Riders who need elevator access at CTA's 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line station face a service disruption that began Friday. The station's elevator is out of service, transit officials said, affecting passengers with mobility devices, families with strollers, and travelers with luggage. Officials haven't said when the elevator will return to service.

Accessibility Impact

The elevator outage creates accessibility barriers for riders who can't use stairs at the elevated station. Transit officials said passengers who need elevator access should plan alternative routes or use nearby stations with working elevators. The 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station serves the Illinois Institute of Technology campus and surrounding Bronzeville neighborhood. CTA operates more than 140 elevators across its rail system, and outages can occur due to mechanical issues, maintenance needs, or equipment failures.

Service Details

Officials didn't provide details about what caused the elevator malfunction or how long repairs might take. The station remains open with stair access available for passengers who can use them. CTA typically contracts specialized elevator maintenance companies for repairs, though specific information about the repair timeline wasn't available. Transit agencies are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act to maintain accessible facilities, and extended outages can trigger federal compliance reviews.

Timeline Unknown

The elevator went out of service February 14, but officials haven't announced when it will be repaired. CTA didn't say whether temporary accommodations would be offered to riders who need accessible service during the outage. The agency typically posts elevator outage alerts on its website and through its customer alert system, though specific details about repair progress weren't immediately available.

Rider Options

Passengers who need elevator access should consider using alternative Green Line stations with working elevators or plan extra travel time to reach accessible stations. Officials said riders can contact CTA customer service for assistance with trip planning during the outage. Moovit provides real-time service alerts and accessible route options for CTA riders navigating elevator outages across the system.