CTA Reroutes Ashland Buses Around Construction

Northbound #9 Ashland buses detour via Harrison, Damen, Jackson for construction work

CTA Reroutes #9 Ashland Buses for Construction

Northbound #9 Ashland and #X9 Ashland Express buses will detour around construction work on a section of Ashland Avenue, the Chicago Transit Authority said. The overnight reroute affects service between Congress and Van Buren, where construction work requires buses to travel via Harrison, Damen, and Jackson before returning to their regular route. Southbound buses won't be affected by the change.

Construction Work Prompts Service Adjustment

The temporary reroute addresses construction activity on Ashland Avenue in the downtown corridor, transit officials said. The affected stretch between Congress and Van Buren represents a key segment of the #9 Ashland route, which connects Chicago's North and South sides through the central business district. Officials didn't specify what type of construction work is taking place or how long the project will last. The CTA typically implements overnight reroutes to minimize disruption during peak commuting hours while allowing construction crews to work safely.

Detour Route Details

Northbound buses will travel their normal route on Ashland until reaching the construction zone, then turn onto Harrison before continuing to Damen and Jackson, transit officials said. After navigating the detour, buses will return to Ashland and resume regular service. The agency didn't provide specific details about how many trips will be affected or whether the reroute will add significant time to journeys. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the construction period.

Overnight Implementation Schedule

The service change is scheduled to take place overnight, according to the transit agency, though officials didn't specify which nights or provide start and end dates for the reroute. The CTA said the temporary modification will remain in effect until construction work is completed. A timeline for when the buses will return to their normal route wasn't available.

Rider Information and Updates

Passengers traveling on northbound #9 Ashland and #X9 Ashland Express routes should plan for the detour and allow additional time for their trips, officials said. Riders using southbound service won't experience any changes during the construction period. The CTA encourages passengers to check for current service updates before traveling. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes throughout Chicago.