CTA Route 70 Reroutes Around Division Flooding
CTA Route 70 buses detour via Pulaski, Augusta, and Cicero due to flooding at Division/Kolmar
CTA Route 70 Rerouted After Flooding Hits Division
Chicago's Route 70 Division bus is taking a detour around flooded streets near Division and Kolmar, affecting riders traveling through the area. The Chicago Transit Authority issued an alert Friday night confirming the temporary reroute due to localized flooding at the Division/Kolmar intersection. Buses in both directions are being redirected via Division, Pulaski, Augusta and Cicero before returning to their regular route on Division.
Flooding Forces Service Adjustment
The reroute became necessary after localized flooding made the Division/Kolmar intersection impassable for buses, transit officials said. Weather-related flooding periodically affects Chicago bus routes, particularly in areas with drainage challenges or during heavy rainfall events. The CTA classified this as a minor delay and reroute impact. Transit agencies typically implement temporary detours when street conditions pose safety risks or prevent normal bus operations, with routes returning to normal once conditions improve.
Detour Route Details
Buses on Route 70 are following a detour path that takes them along Division Street to Pulaski Road, then south on Pulaski to Augusta Boulevard, east on Augusta to Cicero Avenue, and north on Cicero back to Division Street. The reroute affects service in both directions at the flooded intersection. Officials haven't specified which stops along the regular route near Division/Kolmar will be temporarily unavailable during the detour. The agency issued the customer alert at 11:13 p.m. Friday, April 17.
Duration Remains Uncertain
The CTA hasn't announced when Route 70 will return to its normal path, listing the reroute duration as to be determined. Transit officials said the detour will remain in effect until flooding subsides and the intersection is safe for bus traffic. The agency typically monitors weather conditions and street accessibility before restoring regular routes after flooding events.
Riders Should Plan Extra Time
Passengers using Route 70 should allow additional travel time while the detour remains in effect, transit officials said. The reroute adds distance to the route and may result in longer trip times for riders traveling through the affected area. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and updated route information for CTA services, helping riders plan trips around temporary service changes.
