Bricktown's Commute Is Getting an Upgrade: Belmont Blue Line Station Renovation Is Underway

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Avondale · July 15, 2026

Great news for Avondale's daily commuters: the Belmont Blue Line station — one of the neighborhood's most-used CTA transit hubs and a key gateway in and out of Bricktown — is in the middle of a major renovation. The project, which has been flagged in recent local news coverage as a significant infrastructure upgrade for the corridor, signals a long-overdue refresh for a station that serves thousands of Avondale, Logan Square, and Lakeview riders every single day.

For residents along Milwaukee Avenue and the surrounding blocks, Belmont Blue Line is more than just a train stop — it's the connective tissue that ties Bricktown to the rest of Chicago. A modernized station means better accessibility, improved lighting, and a more welcoming experience for both longtime locals and the new visitors drawn to the neighborhood by its rising national profile. The CTA has also been piloting prepaid bus fare options at the Belmont corridor, a move that transit advocates say can meaningfully reduce boarding times and improve the daily flow for riders.

Avondale has been on a serious infrastructure roll lately — from the City Council-approved $65M California Avenue development to transit improvements at one of its busiest stops. If you ride the Blue Line through Bricktown, keep an eye on progress at Belmont station, and share your feedback with Ald. Anthony Quezada's 35th Ward office to help shape how the corridor continues to evolve.

Sources:
1. https://abc7chicago.com/place/avondale/
2. https://abc7chicago.com/place/chicago-avondale/