CTA Adjusts Route 95 for Infrastructure Work
CTA bus route 95 detours via 95th Street for Woodlawn Avenue construction March 25-May 12
CTA Reroutes Bus Route 95 for Construction Work
Chicago's bus route 95 will detour around construction on Woodlawn Avenue for nearly seven weeks starting late March, transit officials said. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute will affect service between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove from March 25 through May 12, 2026. Buses will operate via 95th Street instead of their normal path during construction work between 93rd and 95th Streets.
Construction Forces Service Adjustment
The reroute is necessary to accommodate infrastructure work on Woodlawn Avenue, according to the transit agency. Construction projects in dense urban corridors typically require temporary service modifications to maintain safety for both workers and passengers. The CTA classified this as a planned reroute, allowing the agency to notify riders in advance and coordinate with construction schedules. Transit agencies typically work with city departments to minimize disruptions during roadway projects, though some service changes remain unavoidable when work affects primary bus corridors.
Seven-Week Detour Begins March 25
The service change takes effect at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. During this period, route 95 buses will travel along 95th Street between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove stops rather than following their standard route on Woodlawn Avenue. The detour spans the two-block construction zone between 93rd and 95th Streets. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the seven-week period, though specific estimates of additional travel time weren't provided.
Implementation Details
The reroute affects the normal route of the 95 bus line throughout the construction period. Transit officials said the modification will remain in place until construction work concludes in mid-May. The agency didn't specify whether the 7:00 PM end time on May 12 means service returns to normal routing immediately or if the change extends through the evening service period. CTA's alert system will provide updates if the construction timeline changes or if the reroute needs extension.
Rider Information
Passengers should plan for potential delays and route changes during the construction period. The CTA advised riders to allow extra travel time when using route 95 between late March and mid-May. Transit officials said additional information and real-time updates are available through the agency's alert system and customer service. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route options for CTA riders affected by the temporary detour.
