CTA Adjusts Routes for Downtown Infrastructure Work
Eight CTA bus routes detour around downtown from April 13-May 25 for State Street work
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CTA Reroutes 8 Bus Routes for State Street Work
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Eight Chicago Transit Authority bus routes will detour around downtown construction starting April 13, transit officials said. Southbound State Street will close between Wacker and Randolph through May 25, forcing affected routes to use alternate paths. Northbound service won't be affected by the closure.
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The closure accommodates construction work in the downtown area, according to the transit agency. State Street serves as a major north-south corridor through Chicago's Loop, carrying thousands of daily bus riders through the central business district. Officials said the six-week closure will allow contractors to complete necessary infrastructure work. Transit agencies typically schedule major downtown construction during spring months to minimize weather-related delays.
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Passengers traveling southbound on affected routes will need to board at alternate locations during the closure. Most affected buses can be boarded at the southwest corner of State and Washington, officials said. The #148 Clarendon/Michigan Express has a different boarding location at Michigan and South Water. Officials didn't specify which other seven routes are affected or provide detailed detour paths for each route.
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The reroute is scheduled from April 13, 2026, through May 25, 2026, according to the transit authority. Officials advised passengers to plan their trips accordingly and allow extra time for their commute during the construction period. The agency didn't say whether the closure might extend beyond the scheduled end date if work isn't completed.
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Riders should expect minor delays and different boarding locations for southbound trips through the Loop during the closure. Officials said northbound buses will continue operating normally without changes. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternate route suggestions for CTA service throughout Chicago.
