contract awarded to contractor Kiewit Infrastructure) has not only improved the quality and experience for riders and neighbors; it has also provided a life-extension for these stations that will last for many years.
The rehabilitation of these seven stations is not part of the Red & Purple Modernization Project (RPM), which is currently in the early stages of planning and will require several more years of planning and identified sources of funding. Funding for the Red North Station Interim Improvements is part of the agency’s $1 billion Red Line Capital Investment initiative announced in November 2011.
In general, project work at these stations included: viaduct repairs, platform repairs or replacement, station water proofing, lighting improvements and new station house finishes (i.e. floors, doors, windows and lighting).
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Q&A
When did work occur at my station?
All seven stations are now open following six-week temporary closures between June and December 2012, which allowed crews to perform the necessary interior, exterior and track and viaduct work . All work was completed on time and within budget.
| Station |
When it was closed... |
| Granville |
June 1 - July 13, 2012 |
| Morse |
June 29 - August 10, 2012 |
| Thorndale |
August 17 - September 28, 2012 |
| Argyle |
August 24 - October 5, 2012 |
| Berwyn |
October 5 - November 16, 2012 |
| Lawrence |
October 19 - November 30, 2012 |
| Jarvis |
November 1 - December 13, 2012 |
What changes were made to my station?
Work varied depending on the needs of a station, but in general, some of the work completed as part of this project included:
Station houses:
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting
- Exterior tuck pointing
- Improved station layouts
- New turnstiles
- New interior finishes (tile, floor, walls and ceiling)
- New signage and interior lighting
- Site improvements including sidewalk repairs and new bike racks
- Security camera system will be maintained and/or modified
Trackwork:
- New waterproofing and drainage system
- New track in area of viaduct
- Repair concrete trackbed and walls
Viaducts:
- Concrete repairs to station viaducts
- Painting/coating in viaduct areas
- New, brighter lighting under viaducts
Platforms:
- Platform deck structure and foundation replacement
- Platform fixtures, furnishings and canopy improvements
- New customer communication system
For specific information about work at your station, see individual details listed below.
What happens to these interim improvements when the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project is implemented?
The reason we spent money on interim improvements is because we could no longer postpone repairs that needed our immediate attention. We want to be good stewards of the infrastructure we have now, as we continue to plan for the future and pursue additional funding.
Generally, we expect these interim improvements to be followed by implementation of the RPM project with new structures that will have a significantly longer useful life. That work could be many years away based on availability of funds and the completion of the planning and approval process.
What’s happening at the Wilson Station?
The planned reconstruction of the
Wilson Red Line station is slated to begin in fall 2014, and will replace the badly deteriorated station that was built in 1923 and will provide a new transfer point between the Red Line and Purple Line Express.
Why isn't Sheridan, Bryn Mawr or Loyola on the list?
We plan to make improvements to each of these stations; however, each has a separate plan:
The $1B Red Line investment will also help fund station improvement project work at the Sheridan and Bryn Mawr stations. However, these two stations will require more intensive engineering and so will need to be designed separately and completed separate from the interim repairs made to the seven stations receiving the interim repairs.
Working in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago, we were able to provide similar interim station improvements at the Loyola station. This work was separately designed and constructed in order to interface with Loyola’s plans to construct a new plaza adjacent to the station. These improvements began in the middle of 2012 and were completed the summer of 2013.
Station Details
Information on the specific work slated for your station is outlined below. You can jump to your station with these links:
Scheduled station closure:
Now open!
What we’ve done to improve Jarvis:
The Jarvis station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the track work through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- New waterproofing and drainage system on the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New trackbed, ties and rails on the viaduct and through the station area
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Galley
Scheduled station closure:
What we’ve done to improve Morse:
The Morse station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- New waterproofing and drainage system on the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New trackbed, ties and rails on the viaduct and through the station area
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Download the Morse Project Overview (PDF)
Photo Gallery
Scheduled station closure:
Now open!
Upcoming events that will affect service at Granville:
What we've done to improve Granville:
The Granville station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- Refurbished platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Gallery
Scheduled station closure:
Now open!
What we’ve done to improve Thorndale:
The Thorndale station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- New waterproofing and drainage system on the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New trackbed, ties and rails on the viaduct and through the station area
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Gallery
Scheduled station closure:
Now open!
Upcoming events that will affect service at Berwyn:
What we’ve done to improve Berwyn:
The Berwyn station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- New waterproofing and drainage system on the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New trackbed, ties and rails on the viaduct and through the station area
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Gallery
Scheduled station closure:
Upcoming events that will affect service at Argyle:
What we’ve done to improve Argyle:
The Argyle station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- New waterproofing and drainage system on the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New trackbed, ties and rails on the viaduct and through the station area
- Masonry repairs and new tuckpointing on the station house exterior
- New windows, doors and exterior lighting on the station house
- New station house interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Gallery
Scheduled station closure:
Upcoming events that will affect service at Lawrence:
What we’ve done to improve Lawrence:
The Lawrence station received improvements to the viaduct over the street, the trackwork through the station, the station house and the platform. Other enhancements included:
- Concrete repairs, painting and sealing/coating of the viaduct
- Upgraded lighting under the viaduct
- New station interior finishes (i.e. walls, flooring, ceiling), lighting and signage
- Improved station house interior layout/circulation
- Sidewalk repairs and new bike racks outside of the station house
- New platform foundations, decking, fixtures and furnishings
- Refurbished canopy structure
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
This photo gallery shows work from all stations that are undergoing work as part of this project: