CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Infrastructure Work
CTA Route 95 buses will detour via 95th Street for five weeks due to Woodlawn construction
CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work
Chicago's Route 95 bus will take a different path through the South Side for five weeks starting March 25, the Chicago Transit Authority announced. Buses will run via 95th Street between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove instead of their usual route due to construction on Woodlawn between 93rd and 95th streets. The reroute affects service from 8 a.m. March 25 through 4 p.m. May 1, 2026, and riders should allow extra travel time.
Construction Drives Service Adjustment
The temporary route change accommodates infrastructure improvements on Woodlawn Avenue, according to the transit agency. CTA officials said the reroute is part of ongoing efforts to maintain service while construction projects proceed across the system. The agency classifies the change as a planned reroute rather than an emergency service disruption. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal construction schedules to minimize rider impact while allowing necessary street and utility work to proceed.
Five-Week Detour Spans Two Blocks
The reroute spans approximately two blocks along 95th Street, keeping buses on the major east-west corridor rather than using Woodlawn Avenue. Buses will operate via 95th Street between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove intersections throughout the construction period. The agency didn't specify how many daily trips the change affects or whether any stops will be temporarily relocated. Officials said riders can use the CTA's Bus Tracker tool for real-time arrival information during the reroute period.
March 25 Start Date Set
The service change takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. The CTA announced the reroute in advance to give riders time to plan alternative routes or adjust their schedules. Officials encouraged passengers to allow extra travel time during the five-week construction period, though they didn't estimate how much additional time trips might require.
Riders Can Track Changes
The reroute may add several minutes to trips for riders who typically board along Woodlawn Avenue between 93rd and 95th streets. Officials said the agency continues to provide accessible transit options throughout Chicago despite ongoing construction projects. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including temporary service changes and reroutes across the system.
