CTA Reroutes Route 95 for Woodlawn Work

CTA Route 95 detours via 95th Street from March 25 to May 1 for Woodlawn Avenue construction

CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work

Chicago Transit Authority's Route 95 will detour around construction on Woodlawn Avenue starting March 25, affecting riders traveling between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove. The reroute takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, transit officials said. Buses will travel via 95th Street instead of their regular path along Woodlawn between 93rd and 95th streets.

Construction Prompts Service Modification

The temporary route change stems from construction work on Woodlawn Avenue between 93rd and 95th streets, according to the transit agency. CTA classified the modification as a planned service change, giving riders advance notice of the detour. Transit agencies typically reroute buses around construction zones to maintain service while allowing infrastructure improvements to proceed. The agency operates numerous bus routes throughout Chicago alongside its 'L' train system, with service adjustments made regularly for maintenance and construction projects.

Detour Affects South Side Segment

Route 95 buses operating between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove terminals will use 95th Street as their detour path during the construction period. The reroute specifically impacts the segment where Woodlawn Avenue normally serves as the route corridor. Officials said the detour will remain in place for the duration of the construction work. The agency advised passengers to allow extra travel time for their journeys while the temporary route is active.

Five-Week Detour Period Scheduled

The reroute begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and runs through 4 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, spanning approximately five weeks. Transit officials said the timeframe aligns with the construction schedule on Woodlawn Avenue. The agency didn't specify whether the detour will affect all Route 95 trips or only those serving the impacted segment during the construction period.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers should expect potential delays and allow extra time for trips on Route 95 during the construction period, officials said. The detour may add travel time for riders whose stops fall along the affected Woodlawn Avenue segment. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for CTA services, helping riders navigate temporary detours and plan trips around construction-related changes.