CTA Adjusts Clark Stop for Construction Safety

CTA relocates Clark and Lake bus stop one block south to Randolph due to construction

CTA Moves Bus Stop on Clark Due to Construction

Chicago Transit Authority riders heading south on routes 22 Clark and 24 Wentworth need to board one block farther south starting this week. The southbound bus stop at the southwest corner of Clark and Lake closed Monday, March 25, at 9 a.m. due to construction and sidewalk closures, transit officials said. Passengers should now board at Clark and Randolph instead.

Construction Forces Downtown Stop Closure

The stop relocation stems from ongoing construction work that's closed sidewalks at the Clark and Lake intersection, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify what construction project is underway or provide an end date for the temporary change. The affected stop serves a busy downtown corridor where multiple bus routes converge near the Loop's northern edge. Transit agencies typically relocate stops when construction blocks safe passenger access or creates hazardous boarding conditions.

Two Routes Share Relocated Stop

Both route 22 Clark and route 24 Wentworth will use the temporary stop location at Clark and Randolph for southbound service. The relocated stop sits one block south of the original location, adding roughly 400 feet to walks for passengers who typically board at Clark and Lake. Officials said northbound service on both routes continues to operate normally with no stop changes. The agency hasn't released ridership figures for the affected stop or said how many daily boardings the change impacts.

No Timeline Set for Stop Restoration

The CTA announced the stop closure will remain in effect until construction wraps up, but officials haven't provided a target completion date. Transit officials said they'll restore the original stop location once sidewalk work finishes and the area reopens to pedestrians. The agency typically posts updates about temporary service changes but didn't say whether it'll provide advance notice before returning service to the Clark and Lake stop.

Riders Face Multiple Service Adjustments

The stop change adds to a growing list of CTA service modifications affecting riders across Chicago. Multiple bus routes currently have active alerts, and elevator outages are affecting stations on the Red, Brown, Green, Orange and Purple Lines. Passengers can track real-time bus locations and receive service alerts through Moovit, which provides updates for CTA routes throughout the city.