CTA Adjusts Route 39 Stop for Construction
CTA relocates westbound Route 39 bus stop to northwest corner due to construction
CTA Moves Route 39 Stop at Pershing/Morgan
Riders catching the westbound #39 Pershing bus at Pershing and Morgan will need to cross the street 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 Change
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 roadwork affects bus operations. The CTA classified this as a Bus Stop Note alert, indicating a temporary change to stop locations rather than route modifications or service suspensions. Officials haven't provided details about the specific construction project prompting the relocation or how many riders use this particular stop daily.
Single Stop Affected on Route 39
Only the westbound stop at Pershing/Morgan is affected by the relocation. The bus will now pick up passengers on the northwest corner instead of the northeast corner, requiring riders to cross to the opposite side of the intersection. Other stops along the #39 Pershing route will continue operating at their regular locations. The CTA hasn't said when the stop will return to its original location on the northeast corner, noting the end date will be determined by construction progress.
No Return Date Announced
The temporary relocation begins Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 AM, but officials haven't specified when the bus stop will move back to its original location. The duration depends on how long construction work continues in the area. Transit officials said they'll notify riders when the stop returns to the northeast corner, though a specific timeline for that announcement wasn't provided.
Planning Your Trip
Passengers using the westbound #39 Pershing route at Pershing/Morgan should allow extra time to locate the temporary stop location starting Friday morning. The CTA continues to provide service alerts for changes affecting bus and rail lines across the system. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Route 39 and other CTA services, including any additional changes to stop locations during construction periods.
