CTA Adjusts Route 72 Stop for Infrastructure Work
CTA relocates eastbound Route 72 stop at North and Taylor to northwest corner Feb 27
CTA Moves Route 72 Stop at North and Taylor
Riders catching the eastbound #72 North bus at North Avenue and Taylor Street will need to walk to a different corner starting late February. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the stop will move from the northeast corner to the northwest corner beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Officials haven't said how long the temporary relocation will last.
Temporary Change for Intersection Work
The stop relocation is classified as a bus stop note, indicating a temporary operational adjustment at the intersection. Transit agencies typically relocate stops to accommodate street construction, utility work, or other infrastructure projects that block access to regular stop locations. Officials didn't specify the reason for this particular move. The change affects only the eastbound direction of the route at this specific intersection, with other stops along the #72 North remaining in their current locations.
Single Corner Shift at North-Taylor
The relocated stop will be positioned at the northwest corner of North Avenue and Taylor Street, directly across the intersection from its current northeast corner location. Riders should look for CTA signage marking the temporary stop location when the change takes effect February 27. Officials said passengers using this stop should allow extra time to locate the new boarding area. The agency didn't provide details about whether the stop will have shelter or seating amenities at the temporary location.
Duration Remains Undetermined
The CTA listed the duration of the temporary relocation as TBD, meaning officials haven't determined when the stop will return to its original location. Transit agencies typically provide advance notice before returning stops to permanent locations, though a timeline for that notification wasn't specified. The change is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM on February 27, allowing the agency to implement the relocation during off-peak morning hours.
Riders Should Plan for Corner Change
Passengers who regularly use the eastbound #72 North stop at North and Taylor should plan to board at the northwest corner starting February 27. The CTA encourages riders to sign up for service alerts to receive updates about when the stop will return to its original location. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and stop information for CTA routes, helping riders locate temporary stop changes and plan trips across Chicago's transit system.
