CTA Reroutes Two Bus Lines for Construction Work
CTA routes 11 and 49B detour around Western Brown Line station starting Oct 4
CTA Reroutes Bus Routes 11, 49B for Construction
Two Chicago bus routes will detour around construction starting late Saturday night, affecting riders heading to the Western Brown Line station. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute for routes #11 Lincoln and #49B North Western beginning Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 PM, though officials haven't said when normal service will resume. Southbound buses on both routes will end trips at Western/Eastwood instead of the Western Brown Line station bus terminal.
Construction Forces Terminal Access Changes
The reroute stems from construction near the Western Brown Line station that'll prevent buses from reaching their normal terminal, transit officials said. The change affects a key transfer point where bus riders typically connect to the Brown Line for trips downtown or to other parts of the city. Southbound buses will operate via Western, Wilson, Lincoln, Montrose, and Western before ending at Western/Eastwood. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is underway or how long the work will take to complete.
Northbound Service Starts at Different Location
Northbound buses on routes #11 and #49B will begin trips at Western/Eastwood rather than the Brown Line terminal during the construction period. After starting at the temporary location, northbound buses will continue their normal route on Western Avenue, officials said. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the reroute period. Riders who typically board at the Western Brown Line terminal will need to walk to Western/Eastwood to catch northbound buses.
Reroute Begins Late Saturday Night
The service change takes effect Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 PM, with the end date to be determined based on construction progress. The late-night start time means the reroute will affect Sunday service and continue until work near the terminal is complete. Transit officials said they'll announce when normal routing resumes but didn't provide an estimated timeline for the construction project.
Riders Should Check for Updates
Passengers on routes #11 Lincoln and #49B North Western should plan for longer trips and different boarding locations during the construction period. The CTA said riders can stay informed through system alerts and trackers, though officials noted multiple bus routes across Chicago currently have active service changes. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders navigate temporary reroutes and plan trips around construction-related delays.
