CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Woodlawn Construction

CTA Route 95 detours via 95th Street from March 25 to May 1 for Woodlawn construction

CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work

Chicago's Route 95 bus will detour around construction on Woodlawn Avenue starting March 25, the Chicago Transit Authority said. Buses will run via 95th Street between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove through May 1 while crews work on Woodlawn between 93rd and 95th streets. The temporary reroute affects service from 8 a.m. March 25 to 4 p.m. May 1.

Construction Prompts Service Adjustment

The reroute is part of the CTA's ongoing efforts to maintain service while accommodating infrastructure improvements, according to the transit agency. Construction work on Woodlawn requires buses to use an alternate path to avoid the work zone. Officials classified the change as a planned reroute, allowing the agency to notify riders in advance. Transit agencies typically coordinate service changes with municipal construction projects to minimize disruptions while ensuring worker safety and project completion.

Route Details and Affected Stops

During the reroute period, Route 95 buses will travel along 95th Street instead of their usual path on Woodlawn Avenue. The detour affects the segment between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove intersections. Officials didn't specify which individual bus stops will be temporarily relocated or closed during construction. The CTA said riders should allow extra travel time while the reroute is in effect, though the agency didn't provide estimates of expected delays.

Six-Week Timeline for Service Change

The reroute takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. The six-week timeline suggests substantial construction work on the affected Woodlawn Avenue segment. Officials didn't say whether the reroute could be extended if construction runs longer than planned or whether buses will return to their regular route immediately when work concludes.

Planning Your Trip During the Reroute

Riders should plan ahead and allow extra time for trips on Route 95 during the construction period, the CTA said. The agency continues to provide accessible transit options throughout Chicago's South Side. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and trip planning for CTA routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find the fastest routes to their destinations.