CTA Reroutes Bus Service Around Construction Zone
CTA reroutes #11 Lincoln and #49B buses to Western/Eastwood due to construction work
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CTA Reroutes #11 Lincoln Bus for Construction Work
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Chicago's #11 Lincoln bus route will take a detour starting late Saturday night due to construction work near the Western Brown Line station. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute begins Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 PM, though officials haven't said when normal service will resume. The change also affects the #49B North Western route, with both lines ending trips at Western/Eastwood instead of the Western Brown Line station bus terminal.
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The service modification stems from construction activity in the area around the Western Brown Line terminal, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires buses to bypass their normal terminal stop, though specific details about the construction project weren't provided. Transit agencies typically reroute buses around work zones to maintain service while ensuring passenger and worker safety. The CTA didn't specify whether the construction involves street work, utility repairs, or station improvements.
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Southbound buses will operate via Western, Wilson, Lincoln, Montrose, and Western before ending trips at Western/Eastwood. Northbound buses will begin trips at Western/Eastwood and continue their normal route on Western. The detour adds several blocks to the route and changes the connection point for riders transferring to Brown Line trains. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the reroute period but didn't provide estimates for how much additional time trips might take.
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The reroute takes effect at 11:30 PM on Saturday, October 4, with the end date to be determined, officials said. The late-night start time suggests the construction work may begin over the weekend. The agency typically announces service restoration dates once contractors provide completion timelines, though that information wasn't available. Officials said they'll notify riders when normal service resumes.
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Riders who normally board or exit at the Western Brown Line terminal will need to use the temporary Western/Eastwood stop during the construction period. Passengers transferring between buses and Brown Line trains should plan for the modified connection point. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find alternative connections during construction-related detours.
