CTA Adjusts Howard Stop for Sidewalk Work

CTA closes westbound stop at Howard/Clyde for sidewalk work affecting three routes

CTA Closes Bus Stop at Howard/Clyde for Work

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

The stop closure is part of ongoing sidewalk construction work in the Howard/Clyde area, according to the CTA. Transit agencies typically close stops temporarily when construction projects make them inaccessible or unsafe for boarding passengers. The agency said the closure will remain in effect until construction is complete, but a specific timeline wasn't provided. Officials said riders should expect the change to last for an extended period.

Riders who normally use the closed westbound stop at Howard and Clyde have two alternative boarding locations. Eastbound buses can be boarded at Howard at Chicago, also known as Clark Street, officials said. Westbound buses are now accessible at Howard at Custer, which is also called Damen Avenue. The CTA said passengers should allow extra time to walk to the alternative stops, though officials didn't specify the distance between the closed stop and the replacement locations.

The stop closure took effect Wednesday, April 22, at 7 a.m., according to the transit agency. Officials haven't announced when the stop will reopen or provided an estimated timeline for the sidewalk construction project. The CTA typically provides advance notice of stop closures, though the agency didn't say how much notice riders received for this change. Transit officials said they'll announce the reopening date once construction is complete.

Riders using routes 97, 201, or 206 in the Howard/Clyde area should plan for extra travel time to reach alternative stops. The CTA said passengers can stay informed about the closure and other service changes through real-time transit apps. Moovit provides updates on CTA bus routes, including stop closures and alternative boarding locations throughout Chicago.