CTA Adjusts Route 60 for Canal Street Work
CTA Route 60 buses detour via Harrison and Jefferson streets due to Canal Street work
CTA Reroutes Route 60 Buses for Canal Work
Chicago's Route 60 Blue Island/26th buses will detour around Canal Street construction starting this week, transit officials said. Eastbound buses will use Harrison and Jefferson streets before returning to their regular route on Washington, while westbound service continues unchanged. The Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project requires the temporary routing adjustment, though officials haven't specified how long the detour will remain in effect.
Infrastructure Work Drives Service Change
The Canal Street reconstruction represents one of several ongoing infrastructure projects affecting Chicago transit routes this year. CDOT's work on the corridor requires temporary street closures that make the regular Route 60 path impassable for buses. Transit agencies typically coordinate with municipal departments to minimize service disruptions during construction projects, though some routing changes become necessary when work affects major arterial streets. Officials said the reroute allows the bus line to maintain service while construction crews complete roadway improvements.
New Stops Designated Along Jefferson
Eastbound passengers can board at five temporary locations during the detour period. Buses will stop at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Harrison, Jefferson and Van Buren, and Jefferson and Jackson. Additional boarding points are available at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Washington, plus Washington and Canal. The transit authority said the temporary stops provide coverage for riders who typically use the regular Canal Street stops, though walking distances to some destinations may increase during construction.
Duration Remains Unspecified
Transit officials haven't announced when Route 60 will return to its regular path. The timeline depends on CDOT's construction schedule for the Canal Street project, which wasn't detailed in the service alert. The agency typically restores normal routing once street work concludes and roadways reopen to traffic. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time while the detour remains active.
Riders Should Plan for Longer Trips
The reroute adds several turns to the eastbound journey and requires stops at different intersections than usual. Passengers traveling to destinations along Canal Street will need to walk from the temporary Jefferson Street stops or board at Washington and Canal. Transit officials said riders should check current routing before trips during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for Route 60 and other CTA services affected by temporary detours.
