CTA Adjusts Route 39 for Construction Work
CTA reroutes #39 Pershing bus via 39th, Prairie, 41st, State due to construction work
CTA Reroutes #39 Pershing Bus at Indiana/41st
Chicago's #39 Pershing bus route is temporarily rerouting around the Indiana/41st Street area due to construction work, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Thursday. Buses will detour via 39th Street, Prairie Avenue, 41st Street, and State Street before resuming normal service on 39th Street. Riders should allow extra travel time for the detour, which officials said will cause minor delays.
Construction Prompts Service Adjustment
The reroute became necessary due to construction work near the Indiana/41st Street intersection, according to the transit agency. The CTA issued the customer alert at 8:16 AM on April 9, providing riders advance notice of the service change. Officials haven't specified what type of construction is taking place or which agency is performing the work. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city departments when street work affects bus routes, adjusting service to maintain connections while keeping riders safe.
Detour Route Details
The temporary routing takes #39 Pershing buses off their normal path through the Indiana/41st area. Instead, buses travel along 39th Street to Prairie Avenue, then south on Prairie to 41st Street, east on 41st to State Street, and back to the regular route on 39th Street. The detour adds several blocks to the route in the affected area. Officials classified the service change as causing minor delays, though they didn't specify how much additional time riders should expect for trips through the detour zone.
Duration Remains Unclear
The CTA hasn't announced when the #39 Pershing route will return to normal service. The alert lists the reroute duration as "to be determined," indicating officials don't yet have a timeline for when construction work will be completed. Transit agencies typically provide estimated end dates for temporary reroutes when that information becomes available from construction crews.
Rider Information
Passengers using the #39 Pershing route near Indiana and 41st Street should plan for the detour and allow extra time for their trips. The CTA said riders may experience minor delays while the reroute is in effect. Officials haven't said whether additional buses will be deployed to offset longer travel times. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated routing information for CTA routes throughout Chicago, helping riders track their buses during service changes.
