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Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project

As CTA’s largest transit investment, the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project modernizes our public transportation system to strengthen communities, serve riders and stimulate inclusive economic growth.

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New Dates Extended Alley Closure. Alley behind 5700 thru 5758 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Hollywood Avenue to W. Ardmore Avenue) 08/03/2024

New Dates Extended Alley Closure. Alley behind 5700 – 5758 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Hollywood Avenue to W. Ardmore Avenue). The alley will be closed at all times. • Vehicles will be unable to enter/exit garages and parking spaces in the alley between W. Hollywood Avenue and W. Ardmore Avenue during this closure. Download Document

Overnight Street Closures W. Foster Avenue at the CTA Tracks 07/29/2024

Overnight Street Closures W. Foster Avenue at the CTA Tracks. W. Foster Avenue at the CTA Tracks will be closed to vehicular traffic during stated work hours. • Local access will be maintained on W. Foster Avenue east and west of the CTA Tracks outside of the work zone. • Sidewalk closures within the work zone, underneath the CTA tracks will alternate between the north and south sides of W. Foster Avenue. Download Document

New Dates Extended Street Closure. W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 07/29/2024

New Dates Extended Street Closure. W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for street and sidewalk restoration. Download Document

Updated Dates Extended Alley Closure. Alley behind 5200 thru 5268 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue) 07/27/2024

Updated Dates Extended Alley Closure. Alley behind 5200 thru 5268 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Foster Avenue to W. Berwyn Avenue) for alley reconstruction. The alley will be closed at all times. Vehicles will be unable to enter/exit garages and parking spaces in the alley between W. Foster Avenue and W. Berwyn Avenue during this closure. Download Document

Update Dates Extended Parking Lane Closures and Traffic Shifts. W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 07/26/2024

Update Dates Extended Parking Lane Closures and Traffic Shifts. W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for station utility work & street reconstruction. There will be continuous (24/7) lane shifts on W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop, parking lanes on both sides of W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop will be closed continuously (24/7), sidewalk closures will alternate between the north and south side of W. Lawrence Avenue. Download Document

Evening & Overnight Work. CTA’s Elevated Structure from W. Newport Avenue to W. School Street 07/25/2024

Evening & Overnight Work. CTA’s Elevated Structure from W. Newport Avenue to W. School Street. Thermite Welding, Track Destressing. Download Document

Extended Alley Closure. 5700 thru 5758 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Hollywood Avenue to W. Ardmore Avenue) 07/24/2024

Extended alley closure - The alley behind 5700 – 5758 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Hollywood Avenue to W. Ardmore Avenue) for alley reconstruction. Download Document

Extended Street Closure. W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 07/24/2024

Extended street closure at W. Ardmore Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for street and sidewalk restoration. Download Document

Extended Partial Alley Closure. The alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway 07/22/2024

Extended Partial Alley Closure. The alley east of 4801 – 4838 N. Broadway for station foundation construction.​ Download Document

Extended Street Closure - W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks 07/18/2024

Extended street closure - W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for track structure segment installation. W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks will be closed to vehicular and bicyclist traffic. Sidewalk closures within the work zone will alternate between the north and south sides of W. Berwyn Avenue. Download Document

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Red and Purple Modernization Next Phases Study

As RPM Phase One continues construction, CTA is moving ahead on the multi-year process to initiate the next phase of the RPM program. The RPM Next Phases Planning Study is the first step of the planning process that will set goals and objectives, engage the public, identify potential projects, and evaluate alternatives and phasing.

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Red Ahead

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RPM is part of Red Ahead, a comprehensive initiative for maintaining, modernizing, and expanding Chicago’s most-traveled rail line.

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