CTA Route 119 Detours Around Construction Work
CTA Route 119 detours via Halsted and Wentworth due to 119th/Normal construction
CTA Route 119 Reroutes at 119th/Normal
Chicago's Route 119 Michigan/119th bus will detour around construction at the 119th/Normal intersection starting April 17, the Chicago Transit Authority said. Buses traveling in both directions will be diverted via 119th Street, Halsted Street, 115th Street, and Wentworth Avenue before returning to their regular route. The reroute begins Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM, with no end date announced yet.
Construction Prompts Service Change
The temporary detour is necessary due to construction work taking place near the 119th/Normal intersection, according to the transit agency. The CTA classified the alert as causing minor delays and a route change. Officials said passengers should allow extra travel time while the reroute remains in effect. The agency didn't specify what type of construction is underway or how long the work is expected to last.
Detour Adds Four-Block Loop
The reroute creates a temporary loop that takes buses west on 119th Street to Halsted Street, north on Halsted to 115th Street, east on 115th to Wentworth Avenue, then south on Wentworth back to 119th Street. From there, buses resume their normal route. The detour affects service in both directions at the intersection. Officials haven't said whether any bus stops will be temporarily relocated or if riders will need to walk to alternate stops during the construction period.
No Completion Date Set
The reroute is scheduled to begin Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM, but the CTA hasn't announced when service will return to normal. The agency said the end date will be determined based on construction progress. Officials typically provide updates as work nears completion, though they didn't specify how riders will be notified when the regular route resumes.
Riders Advised to Plan Ahead
Passengers using Route 119 should allow extra travel time while the detour is in place, the CTA said. The agency provides alerts, trackers, and social media updates to keep customers informed about service changes. Moovit offers real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders navigate detours and plan trips around construction-related delays.
