CTA Adjusts Route 29 Stop for Construction Work
CTA closes northbound Route 29 stop at State/23rd for 21 months due to construction
CTA Closes Route 29 Stop at State/23rd
Riders who use the northbound Route 29 bus at State Street and 23rd will need to walk to a different stop starting March 2, 2026. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the bus stop on the southeast corner at State/23rd will be discontinued for nearly two years due to construction work in the area. Passengers should use stops at State/Cermak or State/24th instead, transit officials said.
Long-Term Construction Drives Change
The stop closure is tied to construction activity near the State/23rd intersection that'll last through December 2027. Transit agencies typically relocate stops when roadwork or development projects make existing locations unsafe or inaccessible for buses and riders. The CTA classified the change as a "Bus Stop Note" to inform passengers of the adjustment. Officials said the closure affects only northbound service on the Route 29 State line, while southbound stops remain unchanged.
Alternative Stops Within Walking Distance
Northbound Route 29 riders can board at State/Cermak, located about one block south of the closed stop, or at State/24th, approximately one block north. The closure takes effect at 4:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, and continues through 7:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2027—a span of roughly 21 months. Transit officials advised passengers to allow extra time to reach the alternative boarding locations, particularly during morning and evening commutes when schedules are tightest.
Nearly Two-Year Timeline for Stop Closure
The temporary discontinuation will remain in place for approximately 21 months, making it one of the longer-term stop adjustments the CTA has implemented for construction-related work. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is driving the closure or whether the stop will return to its original location once work is complete. The agency said it'll provide updates as the project progresses.
What Riders Need to Know
Passengers who regularly use the State/23rd stop should plan routes to alternative stops before the March 2026 closure begins. The CTA provides service alerts through multiple channels, though officials didn't specify how far in advance riders will receive notifications about the change. Moovit offers real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for Route 29 and other CTA services throughout Chicago.
