Chicago CTA Reroutes #152 Bus for Utility Work
CTA #152 Addison bus detours via Harlem and Irving Park starting March 9 for utility work
CTA Reroutes #152 Bus on Addison for Utility Work
Chicago's #152 Addison bus will detour around utility work starting March 9, 2026, transit officials said. The Chicago Transit Authority confirmed buses will operate via Addison, Harlem, Irving Park, Oak Park, and Addison in both directions due to work at Addison/Neva. Passengers should allow extra travel time during the reroute period.
Utility Work Prompts Service Adjustment
The temporary reroute accommodates essential utility work in the Addison/Neva area, according to the transit agency. Officials said the detour is necessary to ensure worker safety and allow construction crews access to the work zone. The CTA didn't specify which utility company is performing the work or what type of infrastructure is being repaired. Transit agencies typically coordinate with utility providers weeks in advance to minimize service disruptions, though specific details about the planning timeline for this project weren't available.
Route Details and Affected Stops
The #152 buses will follow Addison, then turn onto Harlem, continue to Irving Park, proceed along Oak Park, and return to Addison in both eastbound and westbound directions, officials said. The CTA didn't release information about which specific stops will be temporarily closed or relocated during the detour. Officials also haven't said how much additional travel time riders should expect on the modified route. The agency typically posts temporary stop locations with signage before service changes take effect.
Reroute Begins March 9
The service modification takes effect March 9, 2026, though officials haven't announced when the #152 will return to its regular route. The duration of the detour depends on how long utility work takes to complete, according to the transit agency. The CTA said it will provide updates as the project progresses, but a specific end date wasn't available by publication time.
Riders Advised to Plan Ahead
Passengers who regularly use the #152 Addison route should allow extra travel time and check for updates before their trips, officials said. The CTA classified this as a high-severity alert, indicating potential for notable delays or service changes. Riders can track real-time bus locations and receive service alerts through Moovit, which provides up-to-date transit information for Chicago's CTA system.
