CTA Reroutes Two South Side Routes Temporarily
CTA reroutes buses 79 and 4 near 79th and Cottage Grove due to police activity
CTA Reroutes Two South Side Bus Routes
Two Chicago Transit Authority bus routes are temporarily rerouted near the 79th Street and Cottage Grove intersection due to police activity in the area. The #79 79th and #4 Cottage Grove routes are affected, with the CTA issuing a customer alert for the changes currently in effect. Officials classified the disruption as causing minor delays and advised passengers to allow extra travel time, though they haven't said when normal service will resume.
Police Activity Prompts Service Changes
The reroutes stem from ongoing police activity at the busy South Side intersection, transit officials said. The 79th and Cottage Grove area serves as a major transit hub where multiple bus routes converge, making it a critical connection point for riders traveling through Chicago's South Side neighborhoods. When police activity requires street closures or restricted access, transit agencies typically implement temporary detours to maintain service while ensuring passenger and operator safety. Officials didn't provide details about the nature of the police activity or how long the situation is expected to last.
Detailed Reroute Information
Eastbound #79 79th buses now operate via 79th, King Drive, 76th, Greenwood, then back to 79th before returning to their normal route. Westbound #79 79th buses travel via 79th, Greenwood, 76th, Cottage Grove, and 79th before resuming regular service. Northbound #4 Cottage Grove buses are rerouted via Cottage Grove, 83rd, King Drive, 76th, and Cottage Grove before returning to normal routing. Southbound #4 Cottage Grove buses continue to operate on their regular route without changes, officials said.
Timeline Remains Uncertain
The CTA hasn't announced when the reroutes will end, with the timeline currently listed as to be determined. Transit officials said the temporary changes will remain in place until police activity in the area concludes and streets reopen to normal traffic. The agency typically restores regular routing as soon as it's safe to do so, though officials didn't provide an estimated timeframe for resolution.
Rider Impact and Updates
Passengers using the affected routes should plan for longer trip times and possible schedule variations while the reroutes remain active. The detours add several blocks to normal routing, particularly for riders who typically board or exit near the 79th and Cottage Grove intersection. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and plan alternative connections when reroutes affect their usual trips.
