CTA Reroutes Two Routes for Construction Work

CTA routes 11 and 49B rerouted from Western Brown Line terminal due to construction

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CTA Reroutes Bus Routes 11, 49B for Construction

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Chicago Transit Authority riders on the North Side will see changes to two bus routes starting this weekend. The CTA announced Saturday that routes #11 Lincoln and #49B North Western will be temporarily rerouted beginning October 4 at 11:30 PM due to construction, though officials haven't said when normal service will resume. Both routes will bypass the Western Brown Line station bus terminal.

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The reroute affects a key connection point between bus and rail service on Chicago's North Side. The Western Brown Line station typically serves as a terminal for multiple bus routes, providing transfers to the CTA's Brown Line. Construction in the area requires buses to end trips at Western and Eastwood instead, officials said. The CTA didn't specify what type of construction is taking place or how long the work is expected to last.

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Southbound buses on both routes will operate via Western, Wilson, Lincoln, Montrose, and Western, ending at Western/Eastwood rather than the Brown Line terminal. Northbound buses will begin trips at Western/Eastwood and continue their normal route on Western. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the reroute period. The change affects riders who typically use the Western Brown Line terminal for bus-to-rail transfers.

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The reroute takes effect Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 PM, the CTA confirmed. Officials haven't announced an end date for the temporary service change. The late-night start time suggests the construction work begins over the weekend. The agency typically provides advance notice when reroutes will be lifted, but that timeline wasn't available.

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Riders on routes #11 Lincoln and #49B North Western should plan for modified service and potential delays during the construction period. Those who typically transfer at the Western Brown Line terminal will need to adjust their trips. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA bus routes, including reroute information and alternative travel options during service changes.