CTA Fullerton Elevator Repair Work Underway

CTA Fullerton station elevator serving 95th-Loop platform out since April 17

CTA Fullerton Elevator Out Since April 17

Riders who need accessible service at CTA's Fullerton station can't use the elevator serving the 95th- and Loop-bound platform, affecting access to Red, Brown, and Purple Line trains. The Chicago Transit Authority confirmed the elevator went out of service Friday, April 17, at 8:54 PM. Officials haven't provided an estimated return to service date, saying crews are still assessing repair time needed.

Context

The Fullerton station elevator outage is one of several affecting CTA's rail system, transit officials said. Additional elevator outages are currently impacting Grand and Roosevelt stations on the Red Line, Western station on the Brown Line, and Garfield station on the Green Line. The CTA maintains multiple elevators across its system and regularly performs maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to keep accessibility features operational. Officials said the agency prioritizes returning elevators to service as quickly as possible.

Details

The affected elevator specifically serves the platform for trains heading toward 95th Street and the Loop at Fullerton station. CTA crews are working to assess the full scope of repairs needed, but officials haven't released details about what caused the outage or the complexity of the repair work required. The agency said it'll update the service alert with additional information once crews can estimate a return to service timeline. Officials didn't provide cost estimates for the repair work.

Timeline

The elevator has been out of service since 8:54 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026. Officials said crews are working to return the elevator to service as quickly as possible but haven't announced a target completion date. The agency typically updates service alerts as repair work progresses, though officials didn't specify how frequently riders can expect new information about this particular outage.

Impact

Passengers requiring accessible service at Fullerton station will need to plan alternative routes or use different stations during the outage. The CTA encourages riders to check for service updates and plan trips accordingly during this temporary disruption. Moovit provides real-time CTA service updates and can help riders find accessible routes when elevators are out of service at their preferred stations.