Red Line South Branch Reconstruction

Stephanie Hart (left), owner of the Brown Sugar Bakery, is one of many small business owners along 75th Street who think the Red Line South closure will have a big impact on the number of customers. 75th Street underwent construction in 2009 as well.

Experts say Chinatown businesses will take a financial hit during the construction. Some Chinatown business owners say they were never told by the CTA that the Cermak-Chinatown stop would be closed down.

The Green Line has undergone several upgrades, including security cameras, to handle the extra load during the Red Line closure. Still, some University of Chicago students say they're hesitant to take the Green Line because of safety reasons.

The closure has some Bronzeville residents scrambling to adjust their commutes. But others are taking advantage of the construction jobs the project has created.

The White Sox have benefited from having a Red Line stop nearby. But what will the team, which has struggled with attendance the last few years, do when their fans have to drive or take a bus to the game?

Some riders are getting creative with their commutes. Crime and commute time trouble some riders. And others see the project's long-term benefits.

Social media have been buzzing since the announcement of the closure came last spring. See what the CTA, its riders and others have been saying about the major construction project.