Chicago CTA Routes Resume After Construction Wrap
CTA routes 88 and 90 return to normal paths March 23 after Harlem station bridge work
CTA Routes 88, 90 Resume Normal Service March 23
Chicago's CTA will restore normal routing for bus routes #88 Higgins and #90 Harlem starting Monday, March 23, at 6:00 AM, transit officials said. The changes follow completion of construction on the Harlem Blue Line station's bus bridge over the Kennedy Expressway. Riders on both routes will see new boarding locations at the Harlem station as buses return to their regular paths.
Construction Completion Enables Route Restoration
The service restoration comes after the CTA finished work on the Harlem Blue Line station's bus bridge infrastructure, according to the transit agency. The construction required temporary reroutes for both bus lines to maintain service while crews completed the project. Officials said the completed bus bridge now allows buses to resume their standard routing patterns. The Harlem station serves as a key transfer point between bus and rail service on Chicago's Northwest Side.
New Boarding Locations at Harlem Station
Westbound #88 buses heading to Devon/Canfield will board at the north bus bay on the Harlem Blue Line station's bus bridge instead of the northeast corner of Harlem/Bryn Mawr. Eastbound #88 buses traveling to Jefferson Park Blue Line station will board at the southbound bus stop outside the station's east entrance. Route #90 buses will begin and end trips at the center bus bay on the bus bridge rather than rerouting via Talcott and Sayre. The CTA said the new boarding locations are permanent changes that improve passenger flow at the station.
Changes Take Effect Monday Morning
The routing changes take effect Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 AM, officials confirmed. The CTA typically implements service changes at the start of weekday morning service to minimize confusion during peak travel periods. Transit officials said riders should allow extra time for their Monday morning commutes as they adjust to the new boarding locations at Harlem station.
What Riders Need to Know
Riders on routes #88 and #90 should familiarize themselves with the new boarding locations at Harlem station before Monday morning. The CTA operates comprehensive transit services throughout Chicago, including eight rail lines and more than 100 bus routes connecting to regional transportation partners. Moovit provides real-time updates and trip planning for CTA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find the most efficient routes across Chicago's transit network.
