CTA Reroutes #60 Bus After Street Blockage
CTA reroutes westbound #60 buses via Halsted, Van Buren, Morgan due to Harrison blockage
CTA Reroutes #60 Bus Near Harrison and Halsted
Westbound #60 Blue Island/26th buses are taking a detour through Chicago's Near West Side due to a street blockage near Harrison and Halsted, the Chicago Transit Authority said Tuesday. The reroute affects westbound service only, with buses traveling via Harrison, Halsted, Van Buren, Morgan and Harrison before resuming their normal route. Eastbound buses aren't affected and continue operating on their regular path.
Street Blockage Forces Service Adjustment
The temporary reroute became necessary due to a street blockage at the Harrison/Halsted intersection, according to the transit agency. CTA officials classified the service change as causing minor delays and advised passengers to allow extra travel time when using this route. The agency issued the customer alert effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM, though officials haven't said when the blockage will be cleared or when normal service will resume. Transit agencies typically implement temporary reroutes when construction, street repairs, or other obstructions prevent buses from accessing their regular paths.
Detour Adds Four Turns to Westbound Route
The reroute requires westbound #60 buses to make several additional turns through the Near West Side street grid before returning to their standard alignment. Buses travel south on Halsted from Harrison, then east on Van Buren, north on Morgan, and west on Harrison to rejoin the regular route. Officials didn't specify which stops along the original route are temporarily unavailable or whether temporary stop locations have been established along the detour path. The agency said the service change involves a reroute classification, which typically indicates a deviation from the published route rather than a complete suspension of service.
No Timeline Set for Normal Service Return
The CTA alert lists the end date for the reroute as to be determined, meaning officials haven't provided a timeline for when westbound #60 buses will return to their normal route. The agency typically updates service alerts as conditions change, but specific details about the nature of the street blockage or expected clearance timeline weren't available. Transit officials said passengers should check for updates before traveling on the affected route.
Riders Should Plan for Extra Travel Time
Passengers using westbound #60 service should allow additional time for their trips due to the detour, CTA officials said. The reroute adds several turns and may result in minor delays compared to normal travel times. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and updated arrival times for the #60 Blue Island/26th route during the temporary service change. Eastbound riders can expect normal service without delays or route changes.
