CTA Adjusts 69th Red Line Stops for Maintenance
CTA relocates five bus routes to street corners at 69th Red Line Station for maintenance
CTA Moves Bus Stops at 69th Red Line Station
Chicago Transit Authority riders using the 69th Red Line Station will find their bus stops relocated starting April 13, transit officials said. The CTA announced temporary closures of off-street boarding areas at the station's bus terminal for maintenance work, affecting routes #N5, #29, #30, #67, and #169 through April 24. Buses will pick up passengers at nearby street corners instead of the terminal during the two-week closure.
Maintenance Work Prompts Terminal Closure
The 69th Red Line Station serves as a major transfer point between rail and bus service on Chicago's South Side, with its bus terminal handling thousands of daily boardings across multiple routes. Transit officials said the maintenance work requires complete closure of the off-street boarding areas to ensure worker safety and project efficiency. The station connects riders to destinations throughout the South Side and downtown Chicago. Officials didn't specify what type of maintenance work is being performed or whether the project is part of a larger terminal improvement effort.
Five Routes Relocate to Street Corners
The temporary stops will be positioned at intersections surrounding the station, transit officials said. Route #29 State southbound will stop at the southwest corner of Lafayette and 69th, while #30 South Chicago southbound moves to the southeast corner of State and 69th. Route #67 westbound will board at the northwest corner of 69th and Lafayette. Routes #N5 and #169 will also use temporary street-corner stops, though officials didn't provide specific intersection details for those routes. The CTA said all affected stops will have temporary signage directing riders to the new boarding locations.
Changes Last Through Late April
The temporary stop relocations take effect Monday, April 13, 2026, and continue through Friday, April 24, 2026, according to the transit agency. Officials said riders should allow extra time for their trips during the transition period as they locate the temporary stops. The CTA typically posts alerts at affected stations and on buses serving the routes, though officials didn't say whether additional customer service staff will be stationed at the terminal to assist riders during the changes.
Riders Should Plan for Street Boarding
Transit officials said passengers should look for temporary stop signs at the street corners near the station and expect to board from sidewalk locations rather than the sheltered terminal. The changes affect both daytime and overnight service, including the #N5 night route. Riders with mobility concerns who typically use the terminal's accessible boarding areas should contact CTA customer service for assistance, though officials didn't provide specific accommodation details. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for all affected CTA routes during the temporary changes.
