Chicago CTA Reroutes Buses Around Canal Work

CTA reroutes eastbound Route 7 and northbound Route 37 due to Canal Street construction

CTA Reroutes Bus Routes 7 and 37 in Chicago

Chicago's CTA rerouted eastbound Route 7 Harrison and northbound Route 37 Sedgwick buses starting Tuesday, January 16, transit officials said. The changes affect riders traveling through the downtown area near Canal Street, where the Chicago Department of Transportation's reconstruction project requires temporary route modifications. Westbound Route 7 and southbound Route 37 buses continue operating on their regular routes.

Context

The reroutes stem from CDOT's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, which requires street closures in the downtown corridor, according to the transit agency. Transit officials said the work necessitates detours for buses that normally travel along Canal Street in the affected directions. The agency designated specific temporary boarding locations at Jefferson/Harrison, Jefferson/Van Buren, and Jackson/Clinton to accommodate riders during the construction period. Officials haven't said when the reconstruction project will be completed.

Route Details

Eastbound Route 7 Harrison buses now operate via Harrison, Jefferson, and Jackson to Canal, then resume their normal route on Jackson, transit officials said. Northbound Route 37 Sedgwick buses travel via Van Buren, Clinton, Harrison, Jefferson, and Jackson to Canal before continuing their regular route on Jackson. The agency advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the reroute period. Officials said new schedules are in effect for all CTA bus routes, though specific frequency changes for the affected routes weren't detailed in the announcement.

Timeline

The service changes took effect Tuesday, January 16, at 9:00 AM, according to CTA. Officials haven't announced when the temporary reroutes will end, listing the completion date as to be determined. The duration depends on CDOT's construction timeline for the Canal Street project, though specific milestones for the reconstruction work weren't available.

Rider Impact

Riders using eastbound Route 7 and northbound Route 37 should plan for modified boarding locations and potential delays during the construction period. The agency said passengers can find designated stops at Jefferson/Harrison, Jefferson/Van Buren, and Jackson/Clinton for affected routes. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders navigate the temporary service changes and find alternative connections in Chicago's transit network.