CTA Reroutes Route 124 for Canal Street Work
CTA reroutes bus route 124 starting Dec 15 for Canal Street reconstruction work
CTA Reroutes Route 124 for Canal Street Work
Chicago's CTA is rerouting bus route 124 Navy Pier starting Monday, December 15, to accommodate the Canal Street Reconstruction Project, transit officials said. The temporary detour affects both westbound and eastbound service through downtown Chicago, with westbound buses ending trips on Clinton between Adams and Quincy instead of following their usual route. Officials haven't said when the reroute will end, though the change is tied to ongoing infrastructure work by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Context & Background
The reroute stems from CDOT's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, which requires temporary street closures in the downtown area. Route 124 Navy Pier typically serves the downtown corridor connecting residential areas to the popular Navy Pier destination. Transit agencies routinely adjust routes during major infrastructure projects to maintain service while accommodating construction zones. Officials said the detour is designed to keep buses moving through the area while work crews complete street improvements, though specific details about the reconstruction project's scope and timeline weren't provided by the CTA.
Key Details
Westbound buses will operate via Madison and Clinton, with boarding available at the northwest corner of Clinton and Quincy. Eastbound buses will travel via Clinton, Van Buren, and Jefferson before resuming their normal route on Washington. Eastbound riders can board at four temporary stops: the northeast corners of Jefferson and Van Buren and Jefferson and Jackson, plus the southwest corners of Jefferson and Washington and Washington and Canal. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time due to the service change, though they didn't specify how much additional time riders should expect for their trips.
Timeline & Implementation
The reroute takes effect Monday, December 15, with no announced end date. Officials said the temporary route will remain in place until the Canal Street reconstruction work is complete, but CDOT hasn't released a timeline for when that work will finish. The CTA typically provides advance notice of route changes, and officials said passengers should check for updates as the project progresses.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Route 124 riders should plan for longer travel times and familiarize themselves with the new temporary boarding locations before December 15. Passengers who regularly use stops along the route's normal path will need to walk to the temporary stop locations during the detour period. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including temporary reroutes and adjusted stop locations throughout Chicago's transit network.
