Chicago Route 60 Detours — But Service Keeps Moving
CTA Route 60 detours via Ogden and Cicero due to blockage at 26th and Kostner
CTA Route 60 Rerouted Due to Street Blockage
Chicago's Route 60 Blue Island/26th bus is temporarily rerouted due to a street blockage at 26th Street and Kostner Avenue, transit officials said. The detour affects service along a key section of the route, with buses now traveling via 26th Street to Kostner, then Ogden Avenue to Cicero Avenue before resuming normal routing. The CTA announced the high-severity disruption December 15, though officials haven't provided an estimated time for when normal service will resume.
Service Alert Follows Street Obstruction
The reroute became necessary after a street blockage developed at the 26th and Kostner intersection, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify the nature of the obstruction or whether it's related to construction, an emergency incident, or other factors. The CTA operates 129 bus routes throughout Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs, serving approximately 1.5 million rides on an average weekday across bus and rail services. Route 60 connects the Blue Island neighborhood with downtown Chicago along the 26th Street corridor.
Detour Path Adds Distance to Route
Buses now travel east on 26th Street before turning north on Kostner Avenue, transit officials said. From Kostner, buses continue to Ogden Avenue, then proceed to Cicero Avenue where they resume their normal route pattern. The detour adds several blocks to the standard routing, though officials haven't quantified the expected delay time for riders. Specific ridership data for Route 60 wasn't immediately available, and the agency hasn't said how many buses are affected by the reroute.
No Timeline Provided for Service Restoration
The CTA hasn't announced when normal service will resume on Route 60. Officials classified the disruption as high severity, indicating significant impact on riders using this route. The agency maintains a real-time alert system for service disruptions, categorized by severity to inform riders of delays and reroutes. Transit officials said riders should check for updates before traveling, though they didn't specify how frequently the alert status will be reviewed.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time
Passengers using Route 60 should expect delays and plan for additional travel time while the detour remains in effect, according to the transit agency. The CTA advises riders to check current service status before traveling. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA bus routes, including Route 60, helping riders track buses and plan trips during service disruptions.
