CTA Adjusts Route 29 Service for Construction

CTA closes Route 29 stop at State and 23rd Street for 21 months starting March 2026

CTA Closes Route 29 Stop for 21 Months

Chicago's Route 29 State bus riders will need to use different stops for nearly two years starting March 2, 2026. The Chicago Transit Authority announced it'll close the northbound stop at State and 23rd Street's southeast corner through December 17, 2027, due to ongoing construction. The closure affects one of the route's key stops in the South Loop area.

Construction Forces Extended Stop Closure

The 21-month closure represents one of the longer temporary stop discontinuations the CTA has implemented for construction projects. Transit officials said the extended timeline reflects the scope of construction work planned for the State and 23rd Street intersection area. The agency typically closes stops for construction periods ranging from several weeks to several months, making this closure notably longer than standard temporary adjustments. Officials didn't specify what construction project is driving the closure or whether it's related to street infrastructure, utility work, or building development.

Riders Redirected to Nearby Stops

Northbound Route 29 passengers who typically use the State and 23rd Street stop should board at State and Cermak Road or State and 24th Street instead, transit officials said. The State and Cermak stop sits approximately one block south of the closed location, while the State and 24th stop is about one block north. The CTA didn't provide details about whether the agency will add signage at the closed stop directing riders to alternatives or whether service frequency will be adjusted to accommodate the change. Route 29 runs along State Street connecting the South Side to downtown Chicago and the North Side.

Change Takes Effect March 2026

The stop closure begins March 2, 2026, and continues through December 17, 2027, according to the transit agency. Officials said riders should plan for the change well in advance, though the agency hasn't specified when it'll post notices at the affected stop or how it'll communicate the closure to regular Route 29 passengers in the weeks leading up to implementation.

Riders Can Track Service Changes

The extended closure will require Route 29 riders who regularly use the State and 23rd Street stop to adjust their boarding locations for nearly two years. Transit officials said passengers should allow extra time to walk to alternative stops, particularly during Chicago's winter months. Moovit provides real-time Route 29 arrival information and can help riders navigate to the nearest available stops during the closure period.