CTA Reroutes Bus 124 for Canal Street Work

CTA reroutes #124 Navy Pier bus via Madison, Clinton due to Canal Street reconstruction

CTA Reroutes Navy Pier Bus for Canal Work

Chicago's #124 Navy Pier bus route will follow a temporary detour starting Monday, December 15, transit officials said. The reroute affects both westbound and eastbound service through downtown Chicago due to street reconstruction work. The Chicago Transit Authority hasn't announced when the route will return to its normal path.

Infrastructure Project Drives Service Change

The reroute is necessary to accommodate the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, according to the transit agency. The infrastructure work requires buses to avoid their usual path along Canal Street in the downtown area. Officials said the detour will remain in place until the street reconstruction is complete, though a specific timeline for the project's completion wasn't provided. Transit agencies typically coordinate service changes with municipal construction projects to maintain access while allowing infrastructure improvements to proceed.

New Routes Split by Direction

Westbound buses will operate via Madison and Clinton, ending their trips on Clinton between Adams and Quincy. Eastbound buses will take a different path, traveling via Clinton, Van Buren, and Jefferson before resuming their normal route on Washington. The CTA advises passengers to allow extra travel time due to the service change. Officials said only the #124 Navy Pier route is affected, with other CTA services continuing to operate normally.

Boarding Locations Shift During Detour

Passengers can board westbound buses on the northwest corner at Clinton and Quincy. Eastbound riders have multiple boarding options: the northeast corner at Jefferson and Van Buren, the northeast corner at Jefferson and Jackson, the southwest corner at Jefferson and Washington, and the southwest corner at Washington and Canal. The temporary stops will remain in effect until the route returns to its normal path, transit officials said.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

The CTA advises passengers to check for updates and plan their trips accordingly during the reroute period. Riders should expect potential delays and allow additional travel time when using the #124 Navy Pier route. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips during service changes.