CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Woodlawn Construction
CTA Route 95 will detour via 95th Street from March 25 to May 1 for Woodlawn construction
CTA Route 95 Reroutes for Woodlawn Work
Chicago's CTA will reroute bus route 95 for more than five weeks this spring due to construction on Woodlawn Avenue. Between March 25 and May 1, 2026, buses operating between 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove will travel via 95th Street instead of their regular route along Woodlawn, transit officials said. The reroute affects service from 8 a.m. March 25 through 4 p.m. May 1. Riders should allow extra travel time during the construction period.
Background
The temporary service modification stems from construction work on Woodlawn Avenue between 93rd and 95th streets, according to the transit agency. Route 95 typically serves the South Side corridor connecting neighborhoods along Woodlawn Avenue with the 95th Street transit hub. The CTA classifies the change as a planned service modification, meaning riders receive advance notice before implementation. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city construction projects to minimize service disruptions while allowing necessary infrastructure work to proceed.
Route Details
During the reroute period, buses will use 95th Street as the connecting corridor between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove stops. The detour bypasses the construction zone on Woodlawn Avenue while maintaining service to key transfer points along 95th Street. Officials said the modified routing will keep buses operating throughout the construction period. The agency didn't specify whether the reroute will affect service frequency or add significant travel time to trips, though riders were advised to plan for potential delays.
Timeline
The reroute takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. The five-week-plus timeline aligns with the construction schedule for Woodlawn Avenue improvements. Transit officials said buses will return to their regular routing once construction work concludes and the street reopens to normal traffic. The agency typically posts service alerts several days before planned reroutes begin.
Rider Information
Passengers traveling on route 95 during the construction period should allow extra time for their trips and watch for temporary stop relocations along the detour route. The CTA operates multiple bus routes and rail lines throughout Chicago, serving hundreds of thousands of daily riders across the city's neighborhoods. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes, helping riders plan trips and receive updates about schedule changes and detours.
