CTA Reroutes Bus 60 for Canal Street Work
CTA reroutes eastbound #60 bus via Jefferson Street during Canal reconstruction
CTA Reroutes #60 Bus on Jefferson for Canal Work
Chicago's #60 Blue Island/26th bus will detour through downtown streets while construction crews rebuild Canal Street, transit officials said. Eastbound buses will use Harrison and Jefferson streets before returning to their regular route on Washington, affecting riders who typically board along the Canal Street corridor. Westbound service won't see any changes during the construction period.
Construction Project Drives Service Change
The Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project requires the temporary route modification, according to the transit agency. The infrastructure work affects a key downtown corridor that the #60 route normally uses to connect the South Side with the Loop and Near West Side. Officials didn't provide a timeline for when the Canal Street reconstruction will be completed or when buses will return to their normal route. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city construction departments to minimize service disruptions while allowing essential infrastructure improvements to proceed.
New Boarding Locations Designated Along Jefferson
Eastbound passengers can board at five temporary stops along the detour route, CTA said. New boarding points include the northeast corner of Jefferson and Harrison, Jefferson and Van Buren, and Jefferson and Jackson. Additional stops are available at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Washington, plus Washington and Canal where buses rejoin their regular route. The agency advised riders to allow extra travel time while the detour is in effect, though officials didn't specify how much additional time passengers should expect for their trips.
Detour Duration Remains Unspecified
Transit officials announced the reroute but didn't say when it began or how long it'll last. The change is classified as a planned reroute rather than an emergency service modification, suggesting the agency coordinated the timing with the city's construction schedule. CTA typically provides advance notice for planned service changes, though the specific notification timeline for this detour wasn't available.
Riders Can Track Detoured Buses
The #60 route serves neighborhoods from Blue Island Avenue on the South Side through downtown to points west, making it a key connection for thousands of daily riders. Officials said the detour affects only the eastbound direction, allowing westbound passengers to use their regular stops without changes. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated routes for CTA services, helping riders find the nearest temporary boarding point during construction-related detours.
