CTA Adjusts Bus Stop for Construction Work
CTA relocates westbound #39 Pershing bus stop at Morgan to northwest corner due to construction
CTA Moves #39 Pershing Bus Stop at Morgan
Riders catching the westbound #39 Pershing bus at Morgan will need to cross the street starting Friday morning. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the bus stop on the northeast corner at Pershing/Morgan will temporarily move to the northwest corner, effective Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM. The relocation's due to ongoing construction in the area, though officials haven't said when the stop will return to its original location.
Construction Drives Temporary Change
The bus stop relocation is part of ongoing construction work at the Pershing/Morgan intersection, transit officials said. The CTA classifies this as a Bus Stop Note alert, indicating a temporary change that affects boarding locations but doesn't alter the route's path or schedule. Officials didn't provide details about the construction project's scope or duration. Transit agencies typically relocate stops when sidewalk work, utility repairs, or street improvements make original locations temporarily inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers.
Single Corner Affected by Move
The change affects only the westbound #39 Pershing stop at Pershing/Morgan, moving it from the northeast corner to the northwest corner of the intersection. Eastbound service and all other stops along the route remain unchanged, officials confirmed. The northwest corner location will serve as the temporary boarding point for westbound riders heading toward the route's western terminus. Officials said passengers should look for standard CTA bus stop signage at the new temporary location to identify where to wait for the bus.
No Return Date Set for Original Stop
The temporary relocation takes effect Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM, but the CTA hasn't announced when the stop will return to its original northeast corner location. Officials said the duration depends on construction progress in the area. The agency typically provides advance notice before returning relocated stops to their permanent locations, though a specific timeline for that notification wasn't provided.
Riders Should Plan for New Location
Passengers who regularly use the westbound #39 Pershing stop at Morgan should plan to board at the northwest corner starting Friday morning. The CTA continues to provide updates on service changes across its bus and rail network as construction and maintenance projects affect operations. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including temporary stop changes and service alerts that help riders plan trips around construction-related modifications.
