CTA Reroutes Ashland Buses for Construction Work
CTA reroutes northbound #9 Ashland buses overnight via Harrison, Damen, Jackson for construction
CTA Reroutes #9 Ashland Buses for Construction
Northbound #9 Ashland and #X9 Ashland Express buses will detour overnight due to construction work on Ashland between Congress and Van Buren, the Chicago Transit Authority said. Northbound buses will operate via Ashland, Harrison, Damen, and Jackson before resuming their normal route on Ashland. Southbound service won't be affected by the temporary change.
Construction Work Prompts Service Adjustment
The reroute is necessary to accommodate construction work taking place on a section of Ashland Avenue in the Loop area, transit officials said. The affected stretch runs between Congress Parkway and Van Buren Street, requiring buses to use alternate streets to bypass the work zone. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is underway or how long the project will last. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city departments to minimize service disruptions during infrastructure projects while maintaining safe access for buses and riders.
Detour Route Details
Northbound #9 and #X9 buses will travel south on Ashland, then turn east on Harrison Street before heading south on Damen Avenue and east on Jackson Boulevard to rejoin their regular route on Ashland, according to the transit agency. The detour adds several turns to the route but keeps buses moving through the same general corridor. Officials didn't provide details about how much additional travel time riders should expect. The agency said passengers should allow extra time for their trips during the overnight reroute period.
Overnight Implementation
The temporary service change is scheduled to take place overnight, transit officials said, though specific start and end times weren't provided in the alert. The agency didn't say whether the reroute will be in effect for multiple nights or just a single overnight period. CTA typically issues customer alerts when construction or other factors require route modifications to keep riders informed of service changes.
Rider Information
Passengers using northbound #9 Ashland or #X9 Ashland Express service during the overnight hours should plan for the detour and allow extra travel time, officials said. Southbound riders won't experience any changes to their regular route. The CTA operates multiple transit lines including Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, and Yellow rail lines along with dozens of bus routes across Chicago. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes to help riders plan trips during construction-related detours.
