CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Woodlawn Construction

CTA Route 95 detours around Woodlawn construction from March 25 to May 1 on weekdays

CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work

Chicago's Route 95 bus will detour around construction on Woodlawn Avenue for more than five weeks starting March 25, the Chicago Transit Authority said. Buses will use 95th Street between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove from March 25 through May 1, officials confirmed. The reroute affects service between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays during the construction period.

Construction Closes Woodlawn Segment

The detour is necessary because of construction work on Woodlawn Avenue between 93rd and 95th streets, according to the transit agency. Officials said the infrastructure improvements are part of ongoing efforts to maintain service while accommodating necessary street work. The CTA typically coordinates with city departments to minimize service disruptions during construction projects, though officials didn't specify which agency is performing the Woodlawn work or what type of construction is planned. Transit agencies often adjust routes temporarily to allow for street resurfacing, utility work, or other infrastructure projects.

Five-Week Detour Spans Two Blocks

The reroute will keep Route 95 buses on 95th Street for the two-block stretch between the Woodlawn and Cottage Grove intersections, officials said. Service will operate via the detour from 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, according to the CTA. Officials didn't say whether the reroute will affect all Route 95 trips or only certain times of day, though the specified hours suggest weekday service during construction hours. The agency classified the change as a planned reroute rather than an emergency detour.

Detour Takes Effect Late March

The service change begins at 8 a.m. March 25 and continues through 4 p.m. May 1, transit officials said. The CTA encourages passengers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the construction period. Officials didn't provide estimates for how much additional time riders should expect, though detours typically add several minutes to trip times depending on traffic conditions and the number of stops affected.

Riders Should Plan for Delays

Passengers on Route 95 should allow extra travel time during the five-week construction period, officials said. The CTA advised riders to plan ahead for the detour, which may affect stop locations along the closed Woodlawn segment. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for CTA services throughout Chicago, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.