Chicago CTA Adapts Routes Near Wrigley Field
CTA reroutes Routes 22 and 152 at Clark and Addison near Wrigley Field temporarily
CTA Reroutes Clark, Addison Buses at Wrigley Field
Two major Chicago bus routes will temporarily bypass the Clark and Addison intersection, transit officials said. The CTA's #22 Clark and #152 Addison buses are being rerouted at the busy Wrigley Field intersection, though officials haven't specified when the changes take effect or how long they'll last. The agency said riders should expect modified service at one of the city's busiest transit hubs.
Wrigley Field Area Sees Frequent Service Changes
The Clark and Addison intersection sits directly at Wrigley Field in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, making it one of the city's most congested transit points. The CTA regularly reroutes buses in this area during Cubs games, street festivals, and construction projects, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify what's causing the current reroute. Transit agencies typically issue temporary reroutes to accommodate special events, infrastructure work, or emergency repairs, though specific details about this disruption weren't available by publication time.
Two Routes Affected by Intersection Closure
The service change affects Route 22, which runs along Clark Street through multiple North Side neighborhoods, and Route 152, which travels along Addison Street. Officials haven't released details about which specific streets the buses will use during the reroute or how many stops might be temporarily relocated. The CTA also didn't provide information about expected delays or how many daily riders might be affected. Dorval R. Carter Jr., CTA President, oversees the agency's operations, though no official statement about this specific reroute was available.
Timeline for Normal Service Remains Unclear
The CTA hasn't announced when the reroute will begin or when normal service will resume at the Clark and Addison intersection. Officials said they'll provide updates through their alert system, but a specific timeline for additional information wasn't given. Transit agencies typically notify riders several weeks before planned service changes, though emergency reroutes can happen with little advance notice.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time
Passengers who regularly use Routes 22 or 152 near Wrigley Field should allow extra time for their commutes and watch for temporary stop relocations. Officials said riders should check for service updates before traveling, though specific alternative route recommendations weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes throughout Chicago, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.
