CTA Route 29 Adjusts for Construction Work
CTA closes Route 29 stop at State and 23rd for 21 months due to construction
CTA Route 29 Closes Stop at State and 23rd
Chicago Transit Authority riders who use the #29 State route will need to find a new northbound stop starting March 2, 2026. The CTA announced the northbound bus stop at the southeast corner of State and 23rd Street will be temporarily discontinued due to ongoing construction in the area. The closure will last through December 17, 2027—affecting riders for approximately 21 months.
Construction Project Drives Long-Term Change
The extended closure reflects the scale of construction work planned for the area, transit officials said. The CTA typically discontinues stops temporarily when construction projects make it unsafe or impractical for buses to pull over and board passengers. The 21-month timeline suggests substantial infrastructure work that will require the bus stop location to remain inaccessible throughout the project duration. Officials didn't specify what type of construction is taking place or which agency is managing the project.
Riders Directed to Nearby Alternative Stops
Northbound #29 passengers are advised to use alternative stops at State/Cermak or State/24th during the closure period. The State/Cermak stop is located approximately one block south of the discontinued stop, while State/24th is one block north. Both alternative stops provide access to the same northbound #29 service. The CTA didn't say whether additional buses will be added to accommodate riders at the alternative locations or whether wait times might be affected by the consolidation.
Change Takes Effect March 2026
The temporary stop discontinuation is scheduled to begin March 2, 2026, and remain in effect through December 17, 2027. The CTA typically posts signage at affected stops several weeks before changes take effect to alert regular riders. Officials said passengers can access real-time bus location information through CTA Bus Tracker services to plan their trips using the alternative stops.
Riders Should Plan for Extended Adjustment
The nearly two-year closure means riders who regularly use the State and 23rd Street stop will need to adjust their routines for an extended period. Passengers should allow extra time to walk to alternative stops, particularly during winter months or inclement weather. Moovit provides real-time CTA bus tracking and trip planning to help riders navigate service changes and find the nearest available stops for Route 29 and other Chicago transit routes.
