Chicago CTA Adjusts Bus Stop Due to Construction

CTA closes southbound bus stop at Clark and Lake due to construction sidewalk work

CTA Moves Bus Stop at Clark and Lake

Chicago bus riders heading south on routes #22 Clark and #24 Wentworth can't board at Clark and Lake anymore. The Chicago Transit Authority discontinued the southbound stop at the southwest corner of Clark and Lake on Monday, March 25, at 9:00 AM due to construction and sidewalk closures. Passengers now need to walk one block south to Clark and Randolph to catch southbound buses on both routes.

Construction Forces Stop Relocation

The stop closure stems from ongoing construction work that's blocked sidewalk access at the Clark and Lake intersection, transit officials said. The CTA classified the change as a Bus Stop Note impact, indicating it affects boarding locations but doesn't alter route paths or schedules. Officials haven't said when construction will finish or when the original stop might reopen. The agency typically relocates stops temporarily when sidewalk work or street projects make existing locations unsafe or inaccessible for riders.

Two Routes Share Relocated Stop

Both route #22 Clark and route #24 Wentworth serve the affected area, carrying riders through Chicago's downtown corridor. The routes operate throughout the day on weekdays and weekends, though the CTA didn't specify how many daily riders typically use the discontinued stop. The Clark and Randolph stop now serves as the primary southbound boarding point for both routes in this section of downtown. Officials said the temporary stop can accommodate riders from both routes without service delays.

No End Date Set for Change

The stop relocation began March 25, but the CTA hasn't announced when the Clark and Lake stop will return to service. Officials said the timeline depends on construction progress and when sidewalk access is restored. The agency typically provides advance notice before returning stops to their original locations, though specific details about notification methods weren't available. Transit officials said they'll monitor the construction project and restore the stop once it's safe for passenger boarding.

Riders Should Plan for Extra Walk

Passengers who regularly use the Clark and Lake stop should add a few minutes to their commute to reach the temporary stop one block south. The change affects only southbound service, while northbound stops remain unchanged. Riders can track real-time bus arrivals and plan trips around the temporary stop change using transit apps. Moovit provides updated stop locations and real-time arrival information for CTA routes #22 and #24 throughout Chicago.