CTA Route 24 Adjusts for Wentworth Construction
CTA Route 24 detours via alternate streets starting April 15 due to Wentworth/24th construction
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CTA Route 24 Reroutes for Wentworth Construction
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Chicago's Route 24 Wentworth will detour around construction starting April 15, affecting riders who use the bus between 7am and 4pm daily. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the temporary reroute will send buses via Wentworth, 26th, State, Cermak and Wentworth in both directions due to construction at Wentworth/24th. Officials haven't said when the reroute will end.
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The reroute affects only daytime service on the route, which connects Chicago's South Side neighborhoods. Construction at the Wentworth/24th intersection requires buses to use alternate streets during the work period, transit officials said. The agency typically implements temporary reroutes when street work blocks regular bus paths. Officials said riders should allow extra travel time while the detour's in effect.
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The service change takes effect Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM, according to the transit agency. Buses will operate in both directions via Wentworth, 26th, State, Cermak and Wentworth from 7am to 4pm daily during the construction period. Outside those hours, Route 24 will follow its regular path. Officials didn't provide details about the construction project's scope or which agency is performing the work at Wentworth/24th.
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The reroute begins April 15 with no announced end date, as officials said the timeline depends on construction progress. The agency will notify riders when service returns to its regular route. CTA typically posts updates about service changes at affected bus stops and through its alert system, though officials didn't specify how much advance notice riders will receive before the reroute ends.
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Riders who use Route 24 during daytime hours should plan for longer trips while the detour's active. Officials advised passengers to allow extra travel time during the construction period. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for CTA services, helping riders track Route 24 buses during the temporary reroute.
