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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 and sidewalk on the south side of W Cornelia will be closed 24/7 with work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Nov. 15 for track structure rehab and track work. Download Document
The alleys will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Nov. 15 for track structure rehab and track work. Download Document
Drilled shaft installation at CTA right-of-way east of 1128 W Ardmore and 5811-5843 N Broadway during work hours 6am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Oct. 14. Download Document
The alleys between W Foster to W Berwyn will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Oct. 10 for embankment wall demolition and removal. Download Document
Continuous 24/7 closure of W Winona between N Broadway and N Winthrop with work hours 7am-7pm thru Sept. 29 for viaduct demolition. Download Document
The alleys between W Argyle to W Winona will close during work hours 6am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Oct. 13 for embankment wall excavation and stationhouse demolition. Download Document
The alleys between W Lawrence to W Ainslie will close during work hours 6am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Jan. 24, 2024 for embankment wall demolition and removal. Download Document
The alley between W Catalpa to W Bryn Mawr will close during work hours 6am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Nov. 9 for embankment wall demolition and removal. Download Document
The alleys between W Balmoral to W Catalpa will close during work hours 6am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Dec. 7 for embankment wall demolition and removal. Download Document
W Argyle between CTA tracks and N Broadway will close 24/7 with work hours 7am-7pm thru Sept. 20 for "Asia on Argyle" sign and station pagoda removal. 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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