CTA Reroutes Route 60 for Canal Street Work

CTA Route 60 eastbound buses detour via Harrison and Jefferson for year-long Canal Street work

CTA Reroutes Route 60 Buses for Canal Project

Eastbound riders on Chicago's Route 60 Blue Island/26th bus will need to board at different stops for the next year as the CTA implements a detour around a major street reconstruction project. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the reroute affects eastbound service only, with buses traveling via Harrison and Jefferson streets before resuming the regular route on Washington. Transit officials said the change is necessary to accommodate the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project.

Year-Long Construction Drives Service Change

The Canal Street Reconstruction Project will require the detour to remain in place for approximately one year, according to the transit agency. CDOT's infrastructure work on Canal Street makes it impossible for buses to maintain their normal routing through the construction zone. Officials said westbound Route 60 service won't be affected by the project. The CTA regularly adjusts bus routes to accommodate city construction projects, with detours typically lasting from several weeks to over a year depending on project scope.

Five Temporary Stops Designated for Eastbound Riders

The transit agency has designated five specific boarding locations for eastbound Route 60 passengers during the detour period. Riders can board at Jefferson/Harrison, Jefferson/Van Buren, Jefferson/Jackson, Jefferson/Washington, and Washington/Canal, officials said. After reaching Washington/Canal, buses will resume their standard route. Transit officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the construction period, though they didn't specify how much additional time riders should expect for trips through the affected area.

Detour Takes Effect Immediately

The reroute is currently in effect and will continue throughout the duration of the Canal Street reconstruction work, according to the CTA. Officials didn't provide a specific end date for when Route 60 will return to its normal routing, noting only that the detour will last approximately one year. The transit agency said it'll notify riders when the construction project nears completion and buses prepare to resume regular service patterns.

Riders Can Track Detoured Buses in Real Time

Route 60 passengers affected by the detour can plan trips and track buses in real time despite the temporary routing changes. The reroute is one of multiple service alerts currently active across the CTA bus system, with several routes experiencing temporary modifications. Officials said the designated boarding locations will remain clearly marked throughout the construction period. Moovit provides real-time arrival information and trip planning for all CTA routes, including those with temporary detours.