CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Woodlawn Infrastructure Work
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, and riders should allow extra travel time.
Infrastructure Work Drives Service Change
The reroute accommodates infrastructure improvements on Woodlawn Avenue, transit officials said. The CTA regularly adjusts routes to allow for street construction and utility work while maintaining service to South Side neighborhoods. Construction projects on arterial streets typically require temporary bus detours to ensure worker safety and allow equipment access. The agency classifies this as a planned reroute, meaning riders receive advance notice and the change follows a predetermined schedule rather than an emergency modification.
Five-Week Detour Affects Woodlawn Segment
The modified route will operate for 37 days during the construction period. Buses will bypass their normal path on Woodlawn Avenue and instead travel along 95th Street between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove intersections. Officials didn't specify how many stops will be temporarily relocated or whether any stops will be skipped entirely during the detour. The construction work on Woodlawn spans two blocks between 93rd and 95th streets.
March 25 Start Date Set for Route Change
The reroute takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026. The CTA encourages passengers to plan ahead and allow additional travel time during the five-week period. Officials said riders should expect possible delays as buses navigate the detour route and make adjusted stops.
Riders Can Track Buses During Detour
Passengers can monitor bus locations and arrival times during the construction period. The CTA said riders should allow extra travel time while the detour is in effect. Transit officials continue to provide accessible service throughout Chicago's South Side despite the temporary route modification. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including detour information and adjusted arrival times for Route 95 during the construction period.
