CTA Maintains 69th Red Line Terminal Infrastructure

CTA relocates five bus routes to street corners at 69th Red Line terminal for maintenance

CTA Moves Bus Stops at 69th Red Line Terminal

Chicago's CTA will temporarily relocate bus stops at the 69th Red Line Station terminal starting April 13, affecting five routes. The off-street bus boarding areas will close for maintenance work through April 24, transit officials said. Routes #N5, #29, #30, #67, and #169 will board passengers at nearby street corners instead of the terminal.

Maintenance Work Prompts Two-Week Closure

The temporary closure stems from maintenance work at the 69th Red Line bus terminal, according to the transit agency. The facility serves as a major transfer point between the Red Line and multiple South Side bus routes. CTA typically schedules terminal maintenance during periods that minimize rider disruption, though officials didn't specify what type of maintenance work will be performed. The two-week timeframe suggests infrastructure repairs or upgrades to the off-street boarding areas.

Five Routes Shift to Street Corners

The #29 State southbound will stop at the southwest corner of Lafayette and 69th during the closure. The #30 South Chicago southbound will use the southeast corner of State and 69th. The #67 westbound will board at the northwest corner of 69th and Lafayette. Routes #N5 and #169 will also use temporary stops at the intersections of State Street, Lafayette Avenue, and 69th Street, though officials didn't specify exact corner locations for those routes.

Changes Run Through Late April

The temporary bus stop relocations take effect Monday, April 13, 2026, and continue through Friday, April 24, 2026. The transit agency said buses will return to the terminal's off-street boarding areas once maintenance work is complete. Officials didn't indicate whether the April 24 end date could extend if work takes longer than expected.

Riders Should Plan for Street Boarding

Passengers who normally transfer at the 69th terminal should expect to board buses at street-level stops during the two-week period. The temporary stops will be marked with signage at the State, Lafayette, and 69th Street intersections. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and updated stop information during the maintenance period.