CTA Adjusts Route 29 Stop for Construction Work
CTA closes northbound Route 29 stop at State/23rd for 21 months starting March 2026
CTA Closes Route 29 Stop for 21 Months
Chicago Transit Authority riders who use the northbound Route 29 State bus stop at State Street and 23rd Street will need to find alternative boarding locations starting March 2, 2026. The CTA announced the stop at the southeast corner of State/23rd will be discontinued for approximately 21 months due to construction work in the area. Passengers should use nearby stops at State/Cermak or State/24th instead, transit officials said.
Construction Project Drives Long-Term Closure
The extended closure reflects the scale of construction work planned for the State/23rd intersection area. Transit agencies typically relocate bus stops during major infrastructure projects to maintain passenger safety and allow contractors unobstructed access to work zones. The CTA classified the change as a "Bus Stop Note" in its service alert system to inform riders of the temporary relocation. Officials said the closure affects only northbound service on the Route 29, while southbound stops remain unchanged.
Alternative Stops Within Two Blocks
Northbound Route 29 riders will need to walk to either State/Cermak, located one block south of the closed stop, or State/24th, positioned one block north. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra time to reach the alternative boarding locations, particularly during peak travel periods. The closure takes effect at 4:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, and continues through 7:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2027. Officials didn't specify whether the construction project might be completed ahead of schedule or require additional time beyond the planned 21-month period.
Service Change Spans Nearly Two Years
The 21-month duration makes this one of the longer temporary stop closures on the CTA system, transit officials said. The extended timeline suggests substantial construction work rather than routine maintenance or minor repairs. Riders who regularly use the State/23rd stop should plan their commutes accordingly and familiarize themselves with the alternative stop locations before the March 2026 effective date. The CTA said it will provide updates on service changes through multiple channels including social media and the Ventra app.
Riders Should Plan for Stop Relocation
Regular users of the State/23rd northbound stop should adjust their travel routines to account for the additional walking distance to alternative stops. The change affects only northbound Route 29 service, so riders traveling southbound can continue using their regular stops. Passengers can track real-time bus arrivals and receive service alerts through Moovit, which provides updated route information for CTA buses throughout the closure period.
