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Last August, the city gated and closed the iconic landmark due to construction in Grainger Plaza, which houses the sculpture.

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PHOTO: The Bean (Cloud Gate) sculpture in Millennium Park, Aug. 7, 2023, in Chicago.
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The subsequent upgrades include new stairs, paver replacement, a waterproofing system, accessible ramps and other accessibility improvements, according to the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

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PHOTO: Visitors look up and take photos of the underside of the "Cloud Gate" sculpture, also known as the "bean," at Millennium Park, June 23, 2024.
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As of Sunday, the city said the gates that surrounded the sculpture during construction have been removed, and \"The Bean\" is officially back open to the public.

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PHOTO: People hang out at the Cloud Gate sculpture, aka the Bean, in Millennium Park on May 15, 2022, in Chicago.
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The city is now encouraging visitors to \"come back and get your selfie!\"

While there are more landscaping improvements for the Plaza planned for the coming weeks, the city said it will not impact access to Cloud Gate.

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