CTA Maintains Pulaski Orange Line Bus Terminal
CTA closes Pulaski Orange Line bus terminal May 4-11 for maintenance work
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CTA Closes Pulaski Orange Line Bus Terminal May 4-11
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Chicago riders who use the Pulaski Orange Line Station bus terminal will need to board at nearby street corners starting May 4. The Chicago Transit Authority announced it'll close the off-street bus boarding areas from May 4 through May 11 for maintenance work. Three routes—#53 Pulaski, #53A South Pulaski, and #62 Archer—will use temporary stops at intersections near 51st Street and Archer Avenue during the weeklong closure.
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The Pulaski Orange Line Station typically serves as a major transfer point where riders connect between rail and bus service on the Southwest Side. Transit officials said the maintenance work requires closing the dedicated bus terminal to ensure worker safety and allow equipment access. The agency didn't specify what type of maintenance work will be performed during the closure. Bus terminals at rail stations typically undergo periodic maintenance for pavement repairs, lighting upgrades, and infrastructure improvements, though officials haven't said which of these applies to this project.
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Southbound #53 Pulaski buses will stop at the southeast corner of 51st and Karlov, while northbound service will use the northeast corner of the same intersection, transit officials said. Southbound #53A South Pulaski will also board at the northeast corner of 51st and Karlov. The #62 Archer route will split between two corners at Archer and Karlov—westbound buses at the southeast corner and eastbound buses at the northeast corner. Officials said riders should look for temporary signage at the relocated stops and allow extra time for their trips during the maintenance period.
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The temporary stop relocations take effect May 4 and will remain in place through May 11, when the bus terminal is scheduled to reopen. Transit officials said buses will return to their regular boarding locations at the off-street terminal once maintenance work is complete. The agency didn't provide details about whether the work might extend beyond the scheduled May 11 completion date or what contingency plans exist if weather or other factors cause delays.
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Riders who regularly use the Pulaski Orange Line Station bus terminal should plan for the temporary changes and locate the new boarding points before May 4. Transit officials said the relocated stops are within one block of the station. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for CTA routes during service changes.
