CTA Reroutes Buses to Accommodate Utility Work

CTA reroutes N5 and 67 buses via alternate streets for utility work on 67th Street

CTA Reroutes N5, 67 Buses for Utility Work

Chicago's CTA will reroute two South Side bus routes starting Monday, August 11, at 7:00 AM due to utility maintenance work. The #N5 South Shore Night Bus and #67 67th-69th-71st routes will operate via alternate streets while crews work on 67th Street between Kenwood and Dorchester. The agency hasn't announced when the reroute will end, listing the completion date as to be determined.

Maintenance Work Prompts Service Changes

The reroute is necessary to accommodate utility maintenance work on a section of 67th Street, transit officials said. The CTA classifies this as a planned service change, allowing the agency to notify riders in advance. Utility work often requires temporary bus reroutes when construction equipment or crews occupy street space needed for normal bus operations. Officials said passengers should allow extra travel time during the maintenance period.

Routes Follow Alternate Path

Both affected routes will operate in both directions via 67th, Cottage Grove, Marquette, Stony Island, and back to 67th streets, according to the transit agency. The detour bypasses the construction zone between Kenwood and Dorchester avenues. Officials didn't specify which stops will be temporarily relocated or how much additional travel time riders should expect. The CTA said the routing allows both night and day service to continue while keeping buses clear of the work zone.

Change Takes Effect Monday Morning

The reroute takes effect Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM, transit officials confirmed. The agency listed the end date as to be determined, indicating the duration depends on how quickly utility crews complete their work. Officials said they'll announce when normal routing resumes once the maintenance project wraps up.

Riders Should Plan for Delays

Passengers using the #N5 or #67 routes should allow extra travel time and watch for temporary stop relocations during the reroute period. The CTA advised riders to check for real-time updates, though officials didn't specify how much additional time to budget for trips. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for CTA routes, helping riders adjust their plans when reroutes affect their commute.