Chicago Route 157 Adjusts for Canal Street Work
CTA Route 157 northbound detours via Jefferson Street starting Dec 15 for Canal Street work
CTA Route 157 Reroutes via Jefferson Dec 15
Chicago's Route 157 Streeterville/Taylor will detour through different streets starting Monday, affecting northbound riders who use stops along the regular path. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute begins December 15, 2025, to accommodate the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project. Southbound service won't change, but northbound buses will travel via Taylor and Jefferson streets before returning to Washington.
Construction Project Drives Service Change
The reroute stems from ongoing infrastructure work on Canal Street, where the Chicago Department of Transportation is conducting reconstruction. Transit officials said the detour is necessary to keep buses moving while construction crews work on the roadway. The agency didn't provide an end date for the reroute, saying it'll last as long as construction requires access to the affected streets. Chicago typically coordinates transit detours with major infrastructure projects to minimize disruptions while allowing essential roadwork to proceed.
Six Jefferson Street Stops Added for Riders
Northbound passengers can board eastbound buses at six designated stops along Jefferson Street, transit officials said. The temporary boarding locations include intersections at Taylor, Polk, Harrison, Van Buren, Jackson, and Washington. An additional boarding point is available at the southwest corner of Washington and Canal where buses resume their normal route. Southbound Route 157 service will continue operating on its regular path without any changes, officials confirmed.
Detour Starts Monday Morning Service
The reroute takes effect with the start of service Monday, December 15, 2025, the CTA announced. Transit officials didn't specify when the detour will end, noting it depends on construction progress. The agency said it'll notify riders before service returns to normal routing. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time due to the service changes, particularly during morning and evening commute periods when buses may encounter heavier traffic on the detour route.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Trips
Commuters who regularly use northbound Route 157 should expect slightly longer travel times and different boarding locations while the detour is in effect. Transit officials said riders should familiarize themselves with the six temporary stops along Jefferson Street before the Monday start date. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for CTA services, helping riders track when buses will arrive at the temporary Jefferson Street stops during the construction period.
