CTA 152 Bus Reroutes Around Clark Blockage
CTA 152 Addison bus detours via Racine, Belmont, Halsted due to Clark/Addison blockage
CTA 152 Addison Bus Rerouted Near Clark
Chicago's 152 Addison bus is taking a detour around the Clark/Addison intersection due to a street blockage, the Chicago Transit Authority said. The reroute began Monday evening at 9:04 PM and affects buses traveling in both directions. Officials haven't said when normal service will resume, listing the duration as to be determined.
Street Blockage Forces Service Change
The temporary reroute became necessary because of a street blockage near the Clark/Addison intersection, according to the transit agency. Officials classified the disruption as causing minor delays but advised passengers to allow extra travel time. The Clark/Addison area is a busy transit hub in the Lakeview neighborhood, serving both bus and rail passengers. Officials didn't specify the nature of the street blockage or what caused it.
Buses Detour Through Lakeview Streets
Buses are being detoured via Addison, Racine, Belmont, and Halsted before resuming their normal route on Addison, the CTA confirmed. The reroute affects the route's regular path through the Clark/Addison intersection. Officials said the detour applies to buses traveling in both directions on the route. The 152 Addison typically runs east-west across Chicago's North Side, connecting neighborhoods from the lakefront to the city's western edge.
Timeline for Normal Service Unclear
The service change took effect Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:04 PM, according to the transit agency. Officials haven't provided a timeline for when the street blockage will be cleared or when buses will return to their normal route. The CTA listed the duration of the temporary reroute as to be determined. Transit officials typically restore normal service once street conditions allow safe passage.
Riders Should Plan for Extra Time
Passengers using the 152 Addison route should allow additional travel time while the detour remains in effect, officials said. The reroute may affect travel times for riders accessing stops near the Clark/Addison intersection. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders track bus locations and adjust their trips during service changes. The CTA system is otherwise operating with mostly normal service, though multiple bus routes currently have active alerts and several elevator outages are affecting rail stations.
