CTA Adjusts Route 70 to Maintain Service
CTA Route 70 detours via Pulaski, Augusta, Cicero due to flooding at Division and Kolmar
CTA Reroutes Route 70 Due to Flooding
Chicago's Route 70 Division bus is taking a detour around flooded streets near Division and Kolmar, affecting riders traveling through the area. The Chicago Transit Authority issued an alert Friday night confirming the temporary reroute, which redirects buses via Division, Pulaski, Augusta, and Cicero before returning to the regular route. Officials haven't said when normal service will resume.
Flooding Forces Service Adjustment
The reroute became necessary due to localized flooding at the Division/Kolmar intersection, transit officials said. The service change affects buses traveling in both directions through the area. Chicago's transit system regularly adjusts routes during weather events and infrastructure issues to maintain service continuity. The CTA operates dozens of bus routes across the city, with Route 70 Division serving as a key east-west corridor connecting neighborhoods on the city's Northwest and West sides.
Detour Route Details
Buses are being redirected from their normal path at the flooded intersection, traveling via Division, Pulaski, Augusta, and Cicero before resuming the regular route on Division. The CTA classified this as a minor delay and reroute impact. Officials issued the alert at 11:13 PM Friday, April 17, but didn't provide specifics on how many trips or riders are affected daily. The agency advised passengers to allow extra travel time when using this route during the detour period.
Timeline Remains Uncertain
The duration of the reroute is listed as to be determined, with officials not providing an estimated timeline for when flooding conditions will improve enough to restore normal routing. Transit agencies typically restore regular service once infrastructure issues are resolved and streets are deemed safe for bus operations. The CTA said it'll continue monitoring conditions at the Division/Kolmar intersection.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers using Route 70 Division should expect slight delays and different stop locations along the detour route. Officials said riders can stay informed about service changes through various channels, though specific communication methods beyond the initial alert weren't detailed. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips around service disruptions throughout Chicago's transit network.
