CTA Reroutes Bus 65 Around Grand Blockage
CTA reroutes Bus 65 around Grand/Lacrosse due to street blockage with no reopening date
CTA Reroutes Bus 65 at Grand/Lacrosse
Chicago's #65 Grand bus is taking a detour around the Grand/Lacrosse intersection, adding time to trips through the area. The Chicago Transit Authority rerouted the route Sunday evening due to a street blockage, sending buses via Grand, Armitage, Cicero, and back to Grand. Officials haven't said when the street will reopen or when regular service will resume.
Street Blockage Triggers Service Change
The reroute took effect March 15 at 9:27 PM, according to the transit agency. CTA classified the disruption as causing minor delays while buses navigate the alternate path. Officials listed the end date as to be determined, indicating the street blockage's duration remains unclear. Transit agencies typically implement temporary reroutes when construction, emergencies, or infrastructure issues block regular routes, though specific details about what's blocking Grand/Lacrosse weren't available.
Detour Adds Stops on Alternate Route
Buses now travel west on Grand before turning north on Armitage, then heading to Cicero and returning to Grand to resume the regular route. The detour bypasses the Grand/Lacrosse intersection entirely while the blockage remains in place. Officials advised riders to allow extra travel time when using the route but didn't specify how much additional time the detour adds. The #65 Grand typically runs east-west across Chicago's North Side, connecting neighborhoods from the lakefront to western suburbs.
No Timeline Set for Regular Service
The transit agency hasn't announced when the reroute will end or when buses will return to their regular path through Grand/Lacrosse. Officials said the temporary service change will remain in effect until the street blockage is cleared. CTA didn't provide details about what's causing the blockage or whether it's related to construction, utility work, or another issue.
Riders Face Extended Trips on Route
Passengers using stops near Grand/Lacrosse should expect longer travel times and plan accordingly while the detour remains active. The reroute affects riders traveling through the intersection during all service hours. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated arrival times for CTA routes, including detour information for the #65 Grand.
