CTA Adjusts Routes for South Shore Utility Work
CTA reroutes N5 and 67 buses via Cottage Grove and Marquette for utility work on 67th Street
CTA Reroutes N5, 67 Buses for Utility Work
Two Chicago bus routes will take detours through South Shore as utility crews work on 67th Street, transit officials said. The CTA's rerouting the #N5 South Shore Night Bus and #67 67th-69th-71st buses around maintenance work between Kenwood and Dorchester. Riders should expect longer trips while the changes are in effect, though officials haven't said how much extra time to allow.
Maintenance Work Prompts Service Adjustment
The reroute stems from utility maintenance on a stretch of 67th Street, according to the transit agency. Officials classified the change as a planned service modification rather than an emergency detour. The CTA typically coordinates with utility companies when infrastructure work affects bus routes, adjusting service to maintain access while allowing necessary repairs. Specific details about the utility work's scope and which company is performing it weren't available.
New Route Path Announced
Both affected routes will operate in both directions via 67th Street, Cottage Grove, Marquette, and Stony Island before returning to 67th Street, officials said. The detour bypasses the section of 67th Street where utility crews are working. Officials didn't specify which stops along the original route will be temporarily unavailable or whether temporary stops will be established along the detour path. The agency also hasn't said how many riders typically use the affected segment during an average service period.
Duration Remains Unspecified
The CTA announced the reroute but didn't provide a timeline for when service will return to normal routing. Officials said the change is temporary but haven't indicated whether it'll last days, weeks, or longer. Transit agencies typically tie service restoration to completion of the underlying infrastructure work, but the utility maintenance schedule wasn't released.
Riders Advised to Plan Ahead
Passengers should allow extra travel time during the service change, officials said. The detour adds distance to both routes, though specific time impacts weren't provided. Riders can check real-time bus locations and updated arrival times through Moovit, which provides current routing information for CTA buses throughout the service change.
