Chicago CTA Restores Route 112 After Festival
CTA Route 112 buses return to regular route after temporary festival detour near Western/119th
CTA Route 112 Resumes Normal Service
Chicago's Route 112 Vincennes/111th buses returned to their regular route near Western/119th on Sunday, the Chicago Transit Authority announced. The temporary detour, which rerouted buses around a local festival, ended March 15 at 11:12 AM. Riders can now expect normal service without detours on the South Side route.
Festival Prompted Temporary Detour
The buses were temporarily rerouted to accommodate a festival in the Western/119th area, transit officials said. The CTA routinely adjusts routes for special events, street festivals, and community gatherings throughout Chicago. Such temporary detours typically last several hours to a full day depending on event duration. The agency didn't specify which festival prompted the reroute or how long the detour was in effect before service returned to normal.
Service Restoration Details
The CTA issued the service restoration alert at 11:12 AM on Sunday, March 15, 2026, confirming buses would resume their standard route pattern. Route 112 serves the Vincennes corridor and extends to 111th Street on Chicago's Far South Side. Officials said passengers can now board and exit at all regular stops along the route. The agency didn't provide information about how many trips were affected during the temporary reroute or whether any stops were temporarily closed during the festival.
Real-Time Tracking Available
Riders can monitor Route 112 service through the CTA's Bus Tracker system, which provides real-time arrival predictions. The agency offers multiple fare payment options including Ventra cards and mobile payment methods. Current system status shows most CTA rail lines operating normally, with some planned work on the Blue Line. Officials said several other bus routes currently have active service alerts.
What Riders Need to Know
Passengers using Route 112 near Western/119th should expect normal service with all regular stops in operation. The CTA maintains accessibility features on buses and at stations for passengers with disabilities. Riders can check Moovit for real-time Route 112 updates and trip planning throughout Chicago's transit network.
