Chicago Route 95 Adjusts for Construction Work

CTA Route 95 will detour via 95th Street for five weeks starting March 25 due to Woodlawn work

CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work

Chicago's Route 95 bus will detour around construction on Woodlawn Avenue for five weeks starting late March, the Chicago Transit Authority said. Between March 25 and May 1, 2026, buses will skip their regular path between 93rd and 95th streets, instead traveling via 95th Street. The reroute affects service between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove stops, and riders should plan for extra travel time during the construction period.

Construction Prompts Service Adjustment

The temporary route change accommodates planned construction work on Woodlawn Avenue in the South Side corridor, transit officials said. The CTA regularly adjusts bus routes to work around infrastructure projects and street repairs that affect normal travel paths. The agency didn't specify what type of construction will take place on Woodlawn or which entity is managing the project. Route 95 typically serves neighborhoods between downtown Chicago and the far South Side, connecting riders to the Red Line terminal at 95th Street.

Five-Week Detour Details

The reroute takes effect at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026. During this period, buses traveling between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove will use 95th Street instead of Woodlawn Avenue. The detour spans approximately five weeks of service. Officials didn't say whether the reroute will affect all trips on Route 95 or only specific time periods, though the construction hours suggest weekday impacts.

Implementation Timeline

The service change begins mid-morning on March 25 rather than at the start of service, suggesting construction crews need time to set up work zones. The reroute ends mid-afternoon on May 1, which may indicate completion of the project or a pause for the weekend. Transit officials said riders should check for updates throughout the construction period, as timelines can shift based on weather or project progress.

Rider Information

Passengers should allow extra travel time during the five-week detour, as the alternate route may add minutes to trips. The CTA encourages riders to check for service updates and plan trips accordingly during the construction period. Real-time bus locations and arrival predictions remain available through Moovit, which provides updates for all CTA routes including temporary detours and schedule changes.