CTA Maintains 69th Terminal, Adjusts Bus Access

CTA closes 69th Red Line bus terminal April 13-24 for maintenance, relocating five routes

CTA Moves Bus Stops at 69th Red Line Terminal

Chicago's CTA will temporarily relocate bus stops at the 69th Red Line Station bus terminal starting April 13, affecting five routes. The off-street boarding areas will close for maintenance work through April 24, forcing routes #N5, #29, #30, #67, and #169 to use nearby street corners. Transit officials said the two-week closure is necessary to complete terminal maintenance.

Maintenance Work Drives Terminal Closure

The temporary closure stems from maintenance work at the 69th station's bus terminal, according to the transit agency. CTA regularly performs maintenance at major transfer points to ensure infrastructure remains safe and functional. The 69th Red Line Station serves as a critical South Side transit hub where multiple bus routes connect with rail service. Officials didn't specify what type of maintenance work requires closing the entire off-street terminal area.

Five Routes Shift to Street Corners

Most temporary stops will be located at the corners of State Street, Lafayette Avenue, and 69th Street. The #29 State southbound will stop at the southwest corner of Lafayette and 69th, while the #30 South Chicago southbound will use the southeast corner of State and 69th. The #67 westbound will stop at the northwest corner of 69th and Lafayette. Officials didn't provide specific temporary stop locations for routes #N5 and #169, though they'll also use nearby street corners during the closure period.

Changes Last Nearly Two Weeks

The temporary bus stop relocations take effect Monday, April 13, 2026, and continue through Friday, April 24, 2026. The changes span 12 days including two weekends. Transit officials said buses will return to the terminal's off-street boarding areas once maintenance work is complete, though they didn't indicate whether the April 24 end date could change if work runs 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 closure period. The relocated stops will be marked with temporary signage indicating route numbers and directions. Riders may experience slightly longer walking distances between the Red Line station and temporary bus stops. Moovit provides real-time updates showing current stop locations for all affected CTA routes during the maintenance period.