Chicago CTA Reroutes Route 24 for Construction
CTA Bus Route 24 detours via four streets starting April 15 due to construction work
CTA Reroutes Bus Route 24 Starting April 15
Chicago's Bus Route 24 Wentworth will follow a temporary detour starting at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, transit officials said. The reroute affects both directions of travel daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no end date announced. Construction work at the intersection of Wentworth and 24th Street is forcing the service change, and riders should expect longer travel times during affected hours.
Construction Forces Service Modification
The temporary reroute is necessary to accommodate construction activity at Wentworth and 24th Street, according to the Chicago Transit Authority. Officials said the work requires buses to avoid the intersection entirely during daytime hours. The agency didn't specify what type of construction is underway or how long the project will take to complete. Transit agencies typically implement temporary reroutes when street work blocks normal bus paths, though the duration can range from days to months depending on project scope.
Buses Follow Four-Street Detour Path
During the reroute period, Route 24 buses will travel via Wentworth, 26th Street, State Street, and Cermak Road before returning to Wentworth, officials said. The detour applies to service operating between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily. Officials haven't said whether early morning or evening service outside those hours will follow the regular route or if the route operates during those times. The agency also didn't provide information about which specific stops will be temporarily relocated or skipped during the detour.
No End Date Set for Route Change
The reroute takes effect April 15, 2026, but transit officials haven't announced when Route 24 will return to its regular path. The agency said the change will remain in place until construction work is completed. Officials didn't provide an estimated timeline for the project or indicate whether they'll give advance notice before restoring normal service.
Riders Should Plan for Delays
Passengers using Route 24 during affected hours should allow extra travel time, transit officials said. The detour adds several blocks to the route's path through the South Side corridor. Riders can track buses in real time and check for service updates through Moovit, which provides current arrival information and route details for CTA services throughout Chicago.
