Pulse Dempster, 226, 230, 250 Detour Alert

Effective Monday, August 17, 2026
 

Due to construction at the Lee St. railroad crossing in downtown Des Plaines beginning on Monday, August 17, 2026, eastbound Pulse Dempster and Route 226 & 250 trips and southbound Route 230 trips will detour as follows:
 

Eastbound Pulse Dempster and Route 226 & 250:

Lee → Thacker → Wolf → Golf → Northwest Highway → Regular Route
 

Southbound Route 230:

Thacker → Wolf → Golf → Northwest Highway →Regular Route
 

Riders looking to connect to the Des Plaines Metra Station may do so at the intersection of Graceland and Thacker.
 

Westbound Pulse Dempster and Routes 226 & 250 trips and northbound Route 230 trips are not affected by construction and will operate their regular route.
 

Buses will detour until the completion of construction, which is expected to be on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Please allow additional travel time during this detour.