CTA Adjusts Route 39 Stop During Construction

CTA relocates westbound Route 39 bus stop at Pershing/Morgan to northwest corner due to construction

CTA Moves Bus Stop on Route 39 Due to Construction

Riders catching the westbound #39 Pershing bus at Pershing and Morgan will need to walk to a different corner starting Friday morning. The Chicago Transit Authority is relocating the bus stop from the northeast corner to the northwest corner at Pershing/Morgan, effective Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM. The temporary move is necessary due to ongoing construction in the area, transit officials said.

Construction Drives Temporary Relocation

The bus stop relocation is part of the CTA's ongoing efforts to maintain service continuity during area construction projects. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city departments and contractors to minimize disruptions when infrastructure work affects bus operations. The stop will remain at its temporary location on the northwest corner until construction is complete. Officials haven't said how long the construction project will last or provided an estimated timeline for when the stop will return to its original location.

Single Stop Affected on Pershing Route

The change affects only the westbound #39 Pershing stop at Pershing/Morgan. Other stops along the route will continue operating at their regular locations. The CTA classified this as a Bus Stop Note alert, indicating a temporary operational change rather than a service suspension or route modification. Riders should look for the bus stop at the northwest corner of the intersection instead of the northeast corner where it's normally located.

Change Takes Effect Friday Morning

The bus stop relocation takes effect at 7:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025. The CTA hasn't announced when the stop will return to its original location on the northeast corner. Transit officials said the duration depends on construction progress in the area. The agency typically provides advance notice before returning stops to their permanent locations.

What Riders Need to Know

Passengers using the westbound #39 Pershing route at Pershing/Morgan should plan to board at the northwest corner starting Friday morning. The temporary relocation is expected to remain in place until area construction is complete. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including temporary stop changes and service alerts.