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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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Updated Dates for Extended Alley Closure and the alley west of 4900 thru 4954 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ainslie Street to W. Argyle Street) 11/25/2024

Updated Dates for Extended Alley Closure and the alley west of 4900 thru 4954 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ainslie Street to W. Argyle Street) for alley closure. Download Document

Daily Street Closure at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks 11/21/2024

Daily Street Closure at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Material Delivery for Trackwork Download Document

Extended alley closure for the alley west of 4900 thru 4954 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ainslie Street to W. Argyle Street) 11/18/2024

Extended Alley Closure for the alley west of 4900 thru 4954 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ainslie Street to W. Argyle Street) for alley reconstruction. Download Document

Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 5600 thru 5628 N. Winthrop Avenue & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue 11/18/2024

Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 5600 thru 5628 N. Winthrop Avenue & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue for alley reconstruction. Download Document

Corrected Address - Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 5600 thru 5614 N. Winthrop Avenue & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue 11/18/2024

Corrected Address - Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 5600 thru 5614 N. Winthrop Avenue & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue for alley reconstruction. Download Document

Updated Dates and Alley Impacts for the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) 11/16/2024

Updated Dates and Alley Impacts for the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for wall repairs. Download Document

Updated dates for the west side of the CTA Track Structure approximately 85ft south of W. Grace Street Work Hours: 11/15/2024

Updated dates for the west side of the CTA Track Structure approximately 85ft south of W. Grace Street Work Hours for lead abatement and painting. Download Document

Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 11/14/2024

Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Lawrence Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Street Reconstruction & Final Asphalt. Download Document

Extended Alley Closure - The alley west of 4700 thru 4752 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) Work Hours: 11/11/2024

Extended Alley Closure - The alley west of 4700 thru 4752 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) Work Hours for alley construction. Download Document

New Dates Extended Sidewalk Closure - W. Hollywood Avenue at the CTA Tracks - 11/11/2024

NEW DATES EXTENDED SIDEWALK CLOSURE - W. Hollywood Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Sidewalk Reconstruction. 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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RPM is part of Red Ahead, a comprehensive initiative for maintaining, modernizing, and expanding Chicago’s most-traveled rail line.

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