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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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One sidewalk on W Lawrence will close thru May 10 for sidewalk bump-out construction. Download Document
The alleys will be closed thru May 11 with work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays for alley restoration. Download Document
The alley behind 6237 N Broadway will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru May 6 for signal house removal. Download Document
Crews will periodically block the alley adjacent to the CTA Tracks when mobilizing equipment and materials; general construction noise during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru June 15 for track structure rehabilitation. Download Document
W Hollywood at the CTA tracks will close nightly from 9am-5am thru May 3 for track structure segment installation. Download Document
Street and alley closures during stated work hours thru May 6 for drilled shaft installation and equipment demobilization. Download Document
The entrance to the alley at W Lawrence will close during work hours 7am-7pm thru May 3 for station foundation preparation. Download Document
The alley east of 5843-5921 N Broadway will close during work hours 7am-7pm weekdays and Saturdays thru May 8 for embankment wall repairs. Download Document
The entrance to the alley between W Lawrence to W Ainslie will close during work hours 7am-7pm thru May 3 for station foundation preparation. 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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