diff --git a/integration_tests/base_routes.py b/integration_tests/base_routes.py
index e4088db4..cecc0dee 100644
--- a/integration_tests/base_routes.py
+++ b/integration_tests/base_routes.py
@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ async def message(ws: WebSocketConnector, msg: str, global_dependencies) -> str:
         resp = "*chika* *chika* Slim Shady."
     elif state == 3:
         ws.close()
+        # TODO temporary fix to avoid CI failure
+        resp = "Connection Closed"
 
     websocket_state[websocket_id] = (state + 1) % 4
     return resp