CTA Route 76 Stop Relocated at Diversey/Halsted

CTA relocates eastbound Route 76 bus stop from southeast to southwest corner at Diversey and Halsted

CTA Route 76 Moves Stop at Diversey/Halsted

Riders catching the eastbound #76 Diversey bus at Diversey and Halsted will need to cross the street starting Friday. The Chicago Transit Authority discontinued the bus stop on the southeast corner at Diversey/Halsted effective March 27 at 4:00 AM, transit officials said. Passengers should now board and exit buses on the southwest corner at the same intersection, with no end date announced for the temporary relocation.

Context and Background

The stop relocation affects one of Chicago's crosstown bus routes that connects the North Side lakefront with western neighborhoods. Transit officials said the change is temporary, though they haven't specified what prompted the relocation or how long it'll remain in effect. The CTA typically relocates bus stops during construction projects, utility work, or street improvements that make existing stop locations unsafe or inaccessible. Officials didn't provide details about the reason for this particular change.

Key Details

The discontinued stop served eastbound #76 Diversey buses at the southeast corner of Diversey and Halsted. Passengers now need to use the stop on the southwest corner of the same intersection, requiring riders to cross to the opposite side of Diversey Avenue. The CTA announced the change took effect at 4:00 AM on Friday, March 27, giving riders advance notice of the relocation. Officials said all eastbound Route 76 buses will now stop only at the southwest corner location, with the southeast corner stop no longer in service.

Timeline and Implementation

The stop change became effective March 27 at 4:00 AM, with the CTA providing notification through its alert system before implementation. Officials haven't announced when the original stop location might reopen or whether the relocation could become permanent. The agency didn't provide a timeline for resolving whatever issue prompted the temporary change.

Rider Impact and Information

Eastbound Route 76 riders who regularly use the Diversey/Halsted stop should allow extra time to cross to the southwest corner. Officials said passengers should check for updated stop locations before traveling, particularly during the temporary relocation period. Riders can access real-time bus tracking and route information through Moovit, which provides current stop locations and arrival times for CTA routes throughout Chicago.