CTA Reroutes Bus 112 Around Street Blockage
CTA reroutes northbound Bus 112 via Vincennes, 99th, Halsted due to 95th and Peoria blockage
CTA Reroutes Bus 112 at 95th and Peoria
Riders on Chicago's South Side face a detour on the #112 Vincennes/111th bus route after a street blockage near 95th and Peoria forced northbound buses onto a temporary path. The Chicago Transit Authority said the disruption began Tuesday morning at 8:51 AM, with no timeline yet announced for when normal service will resume. Only northbound buses are affected, while southbound service continues on its regular route.
Street Blockage Forces Service Change
The reroute sends northbound #112 buses via Vincennes, 99th, Halsted, and 95th streets to bypass the blockage at 95th and Peoria, transit officials said. The agency classified the alert as causing minor delays but advised passengers to allow extra travel time when using this route. Officials haven't specified what's causing the street blockage or how long repairs or clearance work might take. The CTA currently has multiple bus routes across the system operating with active alerts, though most rail lines are running normal service.
Detour Adds Time to Northbound Trips
The temporary routing takes northbound buses off their usual path near the 95th Street corridor, one of the busier transit hubs on Chicago's South Side. Transit officials said the detour involves four street segments before buses can rejoin their regular route. Southbound #112 buses aren't affected by the blockage and continue serving all regular stops. The agency didn't provide estimates for how much additional travel time riders should expect, though officials noted the alert involves minor delays rather than major service disruptions.
No Timeline Set for Normal Service
The service disruption began Tuesday, April 21, at 8:51 AM, with the end time currently listed as to be determined, according to the transit agency. Officials haven't said whether the blockage involves construction, street repairs, or another issue requiring the detour. The CTA typically updates service alerts as conditions change, but a specific timeline for when #112 buses will return to their normal northbound route wasn't available.
Riders Urged to Check for Updates
Passengers should allow extra time when traveling on the #112 route and check for service updates before heading to their stop, transit officials said. The agency recommends checking current alerts and system status before traveling to avoid unexpected delays. Riders can contact CTA customer service at 1-888-YOUR-CTA for additional information about the reroute. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips around service changes across Chicago's transit system.
