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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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Parking lane, sidewalk impacts W Cornelia underneath CTA tracks 09/30/2023

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

Daily alley closures 947-957 W Cornelia, 3433-3457 N Sheffield 09/30/2023

The alleys will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru Nov. 15 for track structure rehab and track work. Download Document

Daily work 1128 W Ardmore, 5811-5843 N Broadway 09/27/2023

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

Updated dates: Daily alley closures 5200-5268 N Winthrop, 5229-5259 N Broadway 09/26/2023

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

Extended street closure W Winona btwn N Broadway, N Winthrop 09/25/2023

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

Daily alley closures 5000-5062 N Winthrop, 5033-5077 N Broadway 09/25/2023

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

Daily alley closures 4800-4848 N Winthrop, 4801-4827 N Broadway 09/22/2023

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

Daily alley closures 5500-5558 N Winthrop 09/21/2023

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

Daily alley closures 5400-5450 N Winthrop, 5423-5435 N Broadway 09/20/2023

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

Extended street closure W Argyle 09/19/2023

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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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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