CTA Adjusts Route 76 Stop at Diversey-Halsted

CTA Route 76 eastbound stop at Diversey-Halsted relocates to southwest corner March 27

CTA Route 76 Bus Stop Moves at Diversey-Halsted

Riders catching the eastbound Route 76 Diversey bus at Diversey and Halsted will need to cross the street starting late March. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the eastbound stop on the southeast corner at Diversey/Halsted will be temporarily discontinued beginning Friday, March 27, 2026, at 4:00 AM. Passengers should instead use the stop on the southwest corner at the same intersection, transit officials said. The agency hasn't announced when the original stop location will reopen.

Context

Temporary bus stop relocations typically occur during construction projects, street repairs, or infrastructure improvements that block access to regular stop locations. The CTA operates more than 120 bus routes across Chicago, serving approximately 700,000 weekday riders. Officials didn't specify the reason for this particular stop change at Diversey/Halsted, one of the busier intersections in the Lakeview neighborhood. The Route 76 Diversey line runs east-west across Chicago's North Side, connecting Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and other neighborhoods to downtown.

Details

The change affects only the eastbound direction of Route 76 at Diversey and Halsted. Westbound service and stops at the intersection weren't mentioned in the agency's announcement and appear to remain unchanged. The temporary stop on the southwest corner will serve the same route with the same service frequency, officials said. Passengers will need to cross Diversey Avenue to reach the relocated stop. The CTA classified this as a Bus Stop Note rather than a full route detour or service disruption.

Timeline

The stop relocation takes effect at 4:00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026. The CTA listed the duration as to be determined, meaning officials haven't set an end date for the temporary change. Transit agencies typically provide such indefinite timelines when stop relocations depend on completion of construction or repair work with uncertain schedules. The agency said it'll notify riders when the southeast corner stop reopens.

Impact

Route 76 riders who regularly board at Diversey/Halsted should plan extra time to cross the street to the temporary stop location. The southwest corner stop is directly across Diversey Avenue from the discontinued southeast corner location. Officials advised passengers to check for updates about when the original stop will return to service, though they didn't provide a timeline for that announcement. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for CTA Route 76 and all Chicago transit routes.