CTA Reroutes 3 Bus Lines for Bridge Work
Three CTA bus routes detour overnight April 16-17 for Roosevelt Bridge maintenance work
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CTA Reroutes 3 Bus Routes for Bridge Work April 17
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Three Chicago bus routes will detour around the Roosevelt Bridge overnight Thursday into Friday morning for maintenance work on the span over the Chicago River. The Chicago Transit Authority said routes 12, 18, and N62 will follow alternate paths from 11:59 PM April 16 to 5:00 AM April 17. The temporary reroute affects eastbound and westbound service on all three lines, with riders advised to allow extra travel time.
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The Roosevelt Bridge carries significant bus traffic between the Near West Side and South Loop, making overnight maintenance windows essential to minimize rider disruption. Transit agencies typically schedule bridge work during low-ridership periods to reduce impact on commuters. The CTA didn't specify what type of maintenance work crews will perform on the bridge. Infrastructure maintenance on movable bridges over the Chicago River requires periodic closures to ensure structural integrity and operational safety for the city's transit network.
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Eastbound buses on routes 12 Roosevelt, 18 16th/18th, and N62 Archer will detour via Roosevelt, Canal, Jackson, and Clark before resuming normal routing on Roosevelt. Westbound buses on the same routes will operate via Roosevelt, Clark, Harrison, Dearborn, Van Buren, and Canal before returning to regular service. The detours add several blocks to the typical route path through downtown. Officials didn't say whether the reroutes will affect scheduled arrival times at stops beyond the detour area.
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The maintenance window runs from late Thursday night through early Friday morning, a timeframe that primarily affects overnight owl service and early-morning commuters. The CTA said passengers should allow extra travel time during the reroute period. The agency didn't indicate whether additional maintenance work on the Roosevelt Bridge is planned for future dates or whether this represents a one-time closure.
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Riders on affected routes can expect minor delays as buses navigate the detour streets through downtown Chicago. The CTA said most rail lines are operating normally, though planned work continues on Blue and Brown Line segments. Elevator outages were reported at Grand, Roosevelt, and Western stations. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternate route suggestions for CTA riders navigating service changes throughout the Chicago transit system.
