CTA Adjusts Route 9 for Overnight Construction
CTA reroutes #9 Ashland buses overnight via Harrison, Damen, Jackson for construction work
CTA Reroutes #9 Ashland Buses for Construction
Chicago's #9 Ashland and #X9 Ashland Express buses will detour overnight due to construction work on Ashland between Congress and Van Buren, transit officials said. Northbound buses will operate via Ashland, Harrison, Damen, and Jackson before resuming their normal route on Ashland. Southbound service won't be affected by the temporary change.
Construction Work Prompts Service Adjustment
The reroute is necessary to accommodate construction work taking place on a section of Ashland Avenue in Chicago's Near West Side, according to the transit agency. Officials said the overnight detour will allow crews to complete infrastructure work while minimizing disruption to daytime ridership. The #9 Ashland route is one of CTA's busiest north-south corridors, serving neighborhoods from Rogers Park to 95th Street. The agency didn't specify how long the construction project will last or when the overnight reroutes will end.
Detour Route Details
Northbound #9 and #X9 buses will follow Ashland to Harrison, then turn west on Harrison to Damen, north on Damen to Jackson, and east on Jackson back to Ashland, where they'll resume normal routing, transit officials said. The detour bypasses the construction zone between Congress and Van Buren. Officials didn't provide details about how many stops will be temporarily relocated or whether additional travel time will be needed. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time during the overnight construction period.
Overnight Implementation Timeline
The temporary reroute is scheduled to take place overnight, though officials didn't specify which nights or what hours the detour will be in effect. The CTA typically schedules construction-related service changes during off-peak hours to reduce impact on commuters. The agency said it will provide updates through its alert system as the work progresses.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers traveling on affected routes should plan for possible delays and check for service updates before their trips. The CTA provides various ways for customers to stay informed about service changes, including alerts and trackers, officials said. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including detour information and adjusted arrival times for affected stops.
