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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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The parking lane on both sides W Seminary underneath the CTA tracks will be closed 24/7 thru June 29 for maintenance of access. Download Document
The entrance to the alley on the south side of W Argyle will be closed thru July 15 for station foundation construction. Download Document
The entrance to the alley on the north side of W Argyle will be closed thru July 15 for station foundation construction. Download Document
Alley closures and parking impacts during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru April 17 for drainage installation. Download Document
W Berwyn at the CTA tracks will be closed 24/7 with work hours 7am-7pm thru April 5 for platform steel erection. Download Document
N Wilton will be northbound only thru March 28. Download Document
W School between CTA tracks and N Wilton will be closed thru March 28 for beam erection. Download Document
The alleys will partially close at all times thru April 15 for Bryn Mawr station foundation construction. Download Document
The alley between W Ardmore and W Thorndale will be closed weekdays and Saturdays thru May 8 for embankment wall repairs. Download Document
The alley east of 5843-5921 N Broadway will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru April 24 for embankment wall repairs. Download Document
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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.
RPM is part of Red Ahead, a comprehensive initiative for maintaining, modernizing, and expanding Chicago’s most-traveled rail line.
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