Chicago CTA Adjusts Route 22 to Keep Riders Moving
CTA relocates Route 22 southbound stop from Clark & Diversey to Clark & Fullerton
CTA Moves Route 22 Stop From Clark & Diversey
Riders of Chicago's Route 22 Clark bus will find their southbound stop temporarily relocated starting Thursday, transit officials said. The CTA moved the stop from Clark & Diversey to Clark & Fullerton, about three blocks south. Officials didn't specify when the stop will return to its original location.
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Why Agencies Relocate Stops
Transit agencies routinely move bus stops temporarily to accommodate street work, construction projects, or special events, according to standard industry practice. The CTA operates 129 bus routes serving Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs, with temporary adjustments being common operational occurrences. The agency didn't specify the reason for this particular relocation. Route 22 Clark is one of the CTA's major north-south corridors, running along Clark Street through multiple neighborhoods.
Affected Stop Details
The temporary change affects southbound stop 1538 at Clark & Diversey, which now operates from stop 1548 at Clark & Fullerton. The CTA classified the change as high severity, suggesting significant impact on regular riders. Officials haven't said how many daily riders use the affected stop. The agency typically posts signage at relocated stops directing passengers to temporary locations, though specific ridership data for Route 22 wasn't immediately available.
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Timeline and Duration
The stop relocation took effect January 9, when the CTA published the service alert. Officials haven't announced when normal service will resume at the original Clark & Diversey location. The agency didn't provide an estimated duration for the temporary change.
What Riders Need to Know
Passengers who regularly use the Clark & Diversey stop should head to Clark & Fullerton instead until further notice. The CTA serves approximately 1.1 million riders on an average weekday across its system. Officials said riders should watch for updated signage along the route and listen for announcements from bus operators. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA Route 22 and other Chicago transit services to help riders navigate temporary service changes.
