CTA Route 70 Rerouted Around Division Flooding
CTA Route 70 buses detour via Pulaski, Augusta, and Cicero due to flooding at Division and Kolmar
CTA Route 70 Rerouted Due to Division Flooding
Chicago's Route 70 Division bus is temporarily rerouted due to localized flooding near Division and Kolmar, affecting riders traveling through the area. The Chicago Transit Authority issued the alert Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:13 PM, redirecting buses via Division, Pulaski, Augusta, and Cicero before resuming normal service on Division. Officials haven't said when the route will return to normal operations, listing the duration as to be determined.
Flooding Impacts Both Directions
The reroute affects buses traveling in both directions at the Division/Kolmar intersection, transit officials said. Localized flooding near the intersection made the normal route impassable, forcing the temporary detour. The CTA classified this as a minor delay and reroute impact. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time when using this route, though officials didn't specify how much additional time riders should expect for trips through the affected area.
Detour Route Details
Buses are being redirected from their normal path at Division and Kolmar, traveling via Division to Pulaski, then south on Pulaski to Augusta, east on Augusta to Cicero, and north on Cicero back to Division before resuming the regular route. The detour adds several blocks to the trip for riders traveling through the affected section. Officials didn't provide information about how many riders typically use this portion of the route daily or how many trips will be affected by the extended travel time.
Duration Remains Unclear
The duration of the reroute is currently listed as to be determined, with no timeline provided for when flooding conditions will improve enough to restore normal service. Transit officials said the route will return to its regular path once conditions near Division and Kolmar are safe for bus operations. The agency didn't say whether drainage work or other infrastructure repairs would be needed before service can resume normally.
Riders Advised to Plan Ahead
Passengers using Route 70 Division should expect delays and plan for extra travel time while the detour remains in effect. Officials said riders can stay informed about service changes through various channels, though specific details about the flooding's impact on travel times weren't provided. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA routes, helping riders track buses and plan trips during service disruptions.
