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Temporary Reroute

Planned Reroute for 60 Blue Island/26th

EB - operate via Racine, Jackson, and Halsted, then normal route.WB - operate via Harrison, Halsted, Van Buren, and Racine.

Severity: 37
Start Date: August 14, 2010
End Date: August 25, 2010
Official CTA Customer Alert: http://www.transitchicago.com/travel_information/alert_detail.aspx?AlertId=7235

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How does this affect my trip?

Eastbound buses will operate via Racine, Jackson, and Halsted, then resume their normal route on Harrison.

Westbound buses will operate via Harrison, Halsted, Van Buren, and Racine to Harrison, then resume their normal route on Racine.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?

Buses are rerouted due to a helicopter lift.

Recent Changes

Start Date	End Date	Headline	Impact	Status	Update Date
08/14/2010	08/25/2010	Temporary Reroute	Planned Reroute		Aug 25 2010 at 21:07	view full description
How does this affect my trip? Eastbound buses will operate via Racine, Jackson, and Halsted, then resume their normal route on Harrison. Westbound buses will operate via Harrison, Halsted, Van Buren, and Racine to Harrison, then resume their normal route on Racine. Allow extra travel time. Why is service being changed? Buses are rerouted due to a helicopter lift.
08/14/2010	08/14/2010	Temporary Reroute	Planned Reroute		Aug 23 2010 at 19:48	view full description
How does this affect my trip? Eastbound buses will operate via Racine, Jackson, and Halsted, then resume their normal route on Harrison. Westbound buses will operate via Harrison, Halsted, Van Buren, and Racine to Harrison, then resume their normal route on Racine. Allow extra travel time. Why is service being changed? Buses are rerouted due to a helicopter lift.

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