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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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Overnight work for Red-Purple Line: CTA’s Elevated Structure behind 3335 thru 3351 N. Sheffield Avenue 01/10/2025

Overnight work for Red-Purple Line: CTA’s Elevated Structure behind 3335 thru 3351 N. Sheffield Avenue for Track Structure Rehabilitation. Download Document

Daily Alley Closures for the alley east of the following addresses: 947 thru 957 W. Cornelia Avenue, 3433 thru 3457 N. Sheffield Avenue 946 thru 956 W. Newport Avenue 01/08/2025

Daily Alley Closures for the alley east of the following addresses: 947 thru 957 W. Cornelia Avenue, 3433 – 3457 N. Sheffield Avenue & 946 thru 956 W. Newport Avenue Download Document

Extended Sidewalk and Bike Lane Closure for N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south 01/07/2025

Extended Sidewalk and Bike Lane Closure for N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and approx. 250ft south for Substation Sewer Work Download Document

W. Bryn Mawr daily traffic lane shifts and sidewalk closures 01/06/2025

Traffic lane shifts and sidewalk closures will be required to allow crews to perform overhead lighting, signage and related work for the new Bryn Mawr Red Line station Installation Download Document

Overnight station platform construction at Argyle 01/06/2025

Construction of the new platform at the Argyle Red Line station will be performed overnight starting Jan. 6. Download Document

Partial Extend Alley Closure for The alley east of 3215 thru 3223 N. Sheffield Avenue 12/31/2024

Partial Extend Alley Closure for The alley east of 3215 thru 3223 N. Sheffield Avenue for Belmont Station Deck Extension. Download Document

Updated Dates, Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley east of 4801thru 4838 N. Broadway 12/21/2024

Updated Dates, Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley east of 4801thru 4838 N. Broadway for Lawrence Station Construction. Download Document

Data Collection at the alley and CTA Structure west of 4230 thru 4322 N. Kenmore Avenue 12/19/2024

Data Collection at the alley and CTA Structure west of 4230 – 4322 N. Kenmore Avenue Download Document

Update Impacts, West Bound Lane Closure at W. Argyle Street between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 12/18/2024

Update Impacts, West Bound Lane Closure at W. Argyle Street between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Argyle Station Utility Connections. Download Document

Overnight Work at CTA’s Under Construction Lawrence Station Platform 12/18/2024

Overnight Work at CTA’s Under Construction Lawrence Station Platform. 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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