CTA Route 95 Adjusts for Woodlawn Infrastructure Work

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

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 agency advised riders to allow extra travel time during the five-week reroute.

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 Avenue requires buses to use an alternate path along 95th Street to maintain connectivity between key transfer points. The agency classified the change as a planned reroute rather than an emergency detour. Transit officials said the work is necessary to upgrade street infrastructure in the area, though specific details about the construction project weren't provided.

Five-Week Detour Affects South Side Route

The service change takes effect at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and continues through 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026. During this period, Route 95 buses will bypass their normal path on Woodlawn Avenue and instead travel along 95th Street between the 95th/Woodlawn and 95th/Cottage Grove stops. The detour affects a roughly two-block stretch of the route. Officials said the reroute will maintain access to major transfer points, though some stops along Woodlawn between 93rd and 95th streets won't be served during construction.

Riders Should Plan for Delays

The CTA encouraged passengers to plan ahead and allow additional travel time during the five-week construction period. Officials said riders should expect minor delays as buses navigate the detour route. The agency didn't specify how much extra time passengers should budget for trips on Route 95. Transit officials said they'll monitor service during the reroute to minimize disruptions.

Real-Time Updates Available

Riders can track Route 95 buses and receive service updates through real-time transit information. The reroute affects one of several bus routes serving Chicago's South Side, connecting riders to Red Line stations and other transit options. Passengers who regularly use stops on Woodlawn between 93rd and 95th streets will need to walk to alternate stops on 95th Street during construction. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes throughout Chicago, helping riders plan trips and adjust to temporary service changes.