CTA Reroutes South Shore Buses Around Utility Work
CTA reroutes #67 and #N5 buses around utility work on 67th Street starting August 11
CTA Reroutes Two South Shore Bus Routes
Two Chicago Transit Authority bus routes serving the South Shore area will detour around utility work starting Monday, August 11, 2025. The #67 67th/69th/71st and #N5 South Shore Night Bus will operate via 67th Street, Cottage Grove, Marquette, and Stony Island beginning at 7:00 AM, transit officials said. The agency hasn't announced when the reroute will end, and riders should allow extra travel time during the detour.
Utility Work Prompts Service Change
The reroute is necessary to accommodate utility maintenance work on 67th Street between Kenwood and Dorchester, according to the CTA. Transit agencies typically coordinate with utility companies to minimize service disruptions during infrastructure projects, though officials didn't specify which utility is conducting the work or what type of maintenance is being performed. The affected segment of 67th Street will remain inaccessible to buses until the utility work is completed. Both routes will continue serving the South Shore area but will use alternate streets to bypass the construction zone.
Detour Route Details
Both the #67 and #N5 routes will operate in both directions via 67th Street, Cottage Grove, Marquette, and Stony Island before returning to 67th Street, officials said. The detour affects service throughout the day for the #67 route and overnight service for the #N5 South Shore Night Bus. Officials didn't provide details about which specific stops will be temporarily relocated or bypassed during the reroute. The CTA typically posts temporary stop signs along detour routes, though the agency hasn't said whether additional signage will be installed for this service change.
No End Date Announced
The reroute takes effect Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7:00 AM, but officials haven't announced when normal routing will resume. The duration of the detour depends on how long utility crews need to complete their maintenance work on 67th Street. Transit officials said they'll restore regular routing once the utility project is finished and the street is reopened to bus traffic.
Rider Information and System Status
Passengers using the #67 or #N5 routes should plan for longer trip times and watch for temporary stop relocations along the detour, officials said. The reroute is among multiple service alerts currently affecting CTA bus routes across the system. Most rail lines are operating normally, with the Red, Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink Lines running regular service. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, including detour information and adjusted arrival times during service changes.
