CTA Reroutes Routes 87, 95 Around Street Blockage

CTA routes 87 and 95 eastbound detour around street blockage at 91st and Burley

CTA Reroutes Routes 87, 95 Near 91st/Burley

Eastbound buses on Chicago's routes 87 and 95 are taking detours around a street blockage near 91st Street and Burley Avenue, transit officials said Sunday. The CTA issued the alert at 10:20 a.m. May 3, affecting eastbound service on both South Side routes. Westbound buses on routes 87 and 95 aren't affected by the blockage.

Street Blockage Prompts Service Changes

The temporary reroutes stem from a street obstruction at the intersection of 91st and Burley, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify what's causing the blockage or provide an estimated timeline for when normal routing will resume. The alert indicates service changes will remain in effect until the street is cleared. Transit agencies typically issue temporary reroutes when construction, utility work, or other obstructions prevent buses from using their regular paths.

Different Detour Paths for Each Route

Route 87 eastbound buses are detouring via 87th Street, Buffalo Avenue, 92nd Street, Baltimore Avenue, and back to 91st Street, officials said. Route 95 eastbound buses are taking a different path through 91st Street, Brandon Avenue, 92nd Street, and Buffalo Avenue. The CTA advised passengers using these routes to allow extra travel time due to the detours. Officials didn't provide estimates for how much additional time riders should expect for their trips.

No End Date Announced for Reroutes

The transit agency hasn't announced when the reroutes will end or when crews expect to clear the blockage. Officials said the service changes are temporary but didn't define what that timeframe means. The CTA typically updates alerts as situations change, though a specific schedule for providing updates wasn't included in Sunday's announcement.

Riders Can Track Detoured Buses

Passengers on routes 87 and 95 should expect longer travel times while the detours remain in effect, transit officials said. The service changes affect only eastbound trips, with westbound service operating normally on both routes. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated arrival times for CTA routes, helping riders plan trips around temporary service changes like the 91st Street detours.