CTA Adjusts Howard/Clyde Stops During Construction

CTA closes Howard/Clyde bus stop for sidewalk work, affecting three routes

CTA Closes Howard/Clyde Bus Stop for Construction

Chicago bus riders using three routes near Howard and Clyde need to walk to different stops starting April 22. The Chicago Transit Authority closed the westbound bus stop at the northeast corner of Howard and Clyde at 7 a.m. Wednesday due to sidewalk construction, affecting routes 97 Skokie, 201 Central/Ridge, and 206 Evanston Circulator. Officials haven't said when the stop will reopen.

Construction Forces Stop Relocation

The closure stems from ongoing sidewalk construction work in the Howard/Clyde area that makes the existing stop location inaccessible. Transit agencies typically relocate stops during infrastructure projects to maintain pedestrian safety and allow contractors to complete work efficiently. The CTA categorizes this as a bus stop relocation impact rather than a route change, meaning buses will continue serving the area but from different boarding locations. Officials didn't provide details about the scope of the sidewalk construction project or whether additional stops might be affected.

Alternative Boarding Locations Available

Riders can board eastbound buses at Howard at Chicago, also known as Clark Street, while westbound passengers should use the stop at Howard at Custer, which corresponds to Damen Avenue. The alternative stops are within walking distance of the closed location, though officials didn't specify exact distances. Passengers using these routes should allow extra time for walking to the new boarding points and potential schedule adjustments. The CTA listed the duration of this change as to be determined, indicating the stop closure will remain in effect until construction work is completed.

No Reopening Date Announced

The stop closure began Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7 a.m., but officials haven't announced when the Howard/Clyde stop will reopen. The timeline depends on completion of the sidewalk construction project, for which the CTA didn't provide a schedule. Transit agencies typically restore original stop locations once infrastructure work is finished and safety inspections are completed.

Riders Should Plan for Longer Walks

Passengers using routes 97, 201, and 206 in the Howard/Clyde area should plan trips with extra time to reach alternative boarding locations. The stop relocation affects both eastbound and westbound service, requiring riders to use different stops depending on their travel direction. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for CTA routes throughout Chicago.