Chicago CTA Adjusts Routes for Utility Work

CTA reroutes #N5 and #67 buses starting August 11 due to utility work on 67th Street

CTA Reroutes Two South Shore Bus Routes

Two Chicago bus routes will take different paths starting Monday due to utility work on the South Side. The Chicago Transit Authority announced that the #N5 South Shore Night Bus and #67 67th/69th/71st routes will be rerouted beginning August 11 at 7:00 AM, with no end date specified. The changes affect service along 67th Street between Kenwood and Dorchester, where utility maintenance work requires the temporary detour.

Utility Work Prompts Service Adjustment

The reroute stems from utility maintenance work being conducted on 67th Street between Kenwood and Dorchester, transit officials said. Both routes will operate in both directions via an alternate path that includes 67th Street, Cottage Grove, Marquette, and Stony Island before returning to 67th Street. The CTA regularly adjusts bus routes to accommodate infrastructure maintenance and construction projects throughout the city. Officials didn't specify which utility company is performing the work or what type of maintenance is being conducted.

Route Details and Affected Areas

The #N5 South Shore Night Bus provides overnight service connecting the South Shore area to downtown Chicago, while the #67 route serves the 67th, 69th, and 71st Street corridors. Both routes will follow the same detour path during the maintenance period. The alternate routing via Cottage Grove, Marquette, and Stony Island will add distance to the normal route pattern. Officials haven't said how much additional travel time riders should expect, though the CTA advised passengers to allow extra time during this period.

Timeline Remains Open-Ended

The reroute takes effect Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM, but officials haven't announced when normal routing will resume. The end date will be determined by the completion of utility maintenance work, according to the transit agency. The CTA typically provides updates on service changes through its website and alert system as projects progress.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

South Shore residents who rely on the #N5 and #67 routes should expect longer travel times and different stop locations during the detour period. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra travel time while the reroute is in effect. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and updated arrival times for both routes during the maintenance period.