CTA Reroutes Buses to Navigate Canal Street Work
CTA reroutes eastbound Route 7 and northbound Route 37 buses for Canal Street work
CTA Reroutes Bus Routes 7 and 37 for Canal Work
Chicago's CTA is rerouting eastbound Route 7 Harrison and northbound Route 37 Sedgwick buses due to street reconstruction work, transit officials said. The temporary changes affect buses traveling through the West Loop, with westbound Route 7 and southbound Route 37 buses continuing normal service. Passengers should allow extra travel time and use designated boarding locations during the reroute.
Street Project Prompts Service Changes
The reroutes are necessary due to the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, according to the transit agency. The work affects a key corridor connecting the West Loop to downtown Chicago. Officials didn't provide a timeline for when the reconstruction project will be completed or when normal bus routes will resume. Transit agencies typically implement temporary reroutes during major street infrastructure projects to maintain service while accommodating construction zones.
New Routes Navigate Around Construction Zone
Eastbound Route 7 Harrison buses will operate via Harrison, Jefferson, and Jackson to Canal, then continue their normal route on Jackson, officials said. Northbound Route 37 Sedgwick buses will travel via Van Buren, Clinton, Harrison, Jefferson, and Jackson to Canal before resuming their regular route on Jackson. The changes add several blocks to affected trips as buses navigate around the Canal Street construction area. Westbound Route 7 and southbound Route 37 buses aren't affected by the reroute.
Temporary Boarding Locations Designated
The CTA has designated specific boarding locations for passengers on affected routes. Eastbound Route 7 passengers should board at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Harrison, northeast corner of Jefferson and Van Buren, or southwest corner of Jackson and Clinton. Northbound Route 37 passengers can use the same three boarding locations. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the temporary reroute period.
Riders Can Track Rerouted Buses
The service changes affect buses traveling through Chicago's West Loop during the Canal Street reconstruction work. Passengers on westbound Route 7 and southbound Route 37 can continue using their regular stops and routes. The CTA's system status shows normal service on most rail lines, with planned work on the Brown Line and added service on Purple and Yellow Lines. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated routes for CTA services during temporary reroutes.
