CTA Route 119 Detours Around Construction Work
CTA Route 119 detours via Halsted and Wentworth starting April 17 due to construction
CTA Route 119 Reroutes at 119th/Normal
Chicago's Route 119 Michigan/119th bus will detour around construction starting April 17, affecting riders traveling through the 119th/Normal intersection. The Chicago Transit Authority said buses in both directions will be temporarily diverted beginning at 8:00 AM that Friday, with no end date announced. Officials said passengers should allow extra travel time due to the service change.
Construction Prompts Service Adjustment
The reroute is necessary due to construction work taking place near the 119th/Normal intersection, according to the transit agency. Officials classified the alert as causing minor delays and a route change. The CTA typically issues customer alerts for temporary service modifications that affect regular bus operations, allowing riders to plan accordingly. Construction-related detours are common across Chicago's bus network, with multiple routes across the system currently operating under active alerts.
Detour Route Details
Buses will be temporarily diverted via 119th Street, Halsted Street, 115th Street, Wentworth Avenue, and back to 119th Street before resuming their normal route, the CTA said. The detour affects the route at the 119th/Normal intersection in both eastbound and westbound directions. Officials didn't specify which bus stops along the regular route will be temporarily unavailable during the construction period. The agency said the reroute will remain in effect until construction work is completed, though a specific timeline for the project's completion wasn't provided.
Implementation Begins Friday Morning
The reroute is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM, with the end date to be determined, according to the transit authority. Officials said they'll monitor the construction progress to determine when buses can return to their regular route. The CTA typically provides advance notice of service changes through multiple channels, including alerts, trackers, and social media updates.
Rider Information and Updates
Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time due to this service change, officials said. The system status snapshot shows that most 'L' lines are operating with normal service, though some lines have planned work or added service. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Route 119 service and alternative travel options during the construction period.
