CTA Adjusts Route 29 Stop for Construction

CTA closes northbound #29 bus stop at State/23rd for construction from March 2026 to December 2027

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CTA Closes Bus Stop at State/23rd for 21 Months

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Riders who board the northbound #29 State bus at State/23rd will need to use different stops starting March 2, 2026. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the bus stop on the southeast corner at State/23rd will be temporarily discontinued due to construction in the area, transit officials said. The closure will last approximately 21 months, ending December 17, 2027.

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The extended closure reflects the scale of construction work planned for the area. Transit agencies typically discontinue stops during major construction projects to ensure passenger safety and maintain traffic flow around work zones. The CTA classified this as a "Bus Stop Note" impact level, indicating it affects a single stop location rather than broader route changes. Officials said the construction timeline determines when the stop will reopen, though specific details about the construction project weren't provided.

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Northbound #29 passengers who normally use the State/23rd stop should board at State/Cermak or State/24th instead, transit officials said. The State/Cermak stop is located one block south of the closed stop, while State/24th is one block north. The change affects only northbound service—southbound #29 buses will continue normal operations. Officials said riders should allow extra time to walk to the alternative boarding locations.

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The bus stop closure takes effect Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 AM and continues through Friday, December 17, 2027, at 7:00 PM. The CTA announced the change in advance to give regular riders time to adjust their commute plans. Officials said they'll provide updates if the construction timeline changes, though they didn't specify how far in advance riders would be notified of any modifications to the closure period.

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Riders who use the State/23rd stop daily should plan alternative boarding locations before the closure begins. The CTA provides service alerts through email updates and social media, though officials didn't say whether they'll send specific notifications about this stop closure to affected riders. Moovit provides real-time CTA bus locations and alternative route suggestions for riders adjusting to the temporary stop change.