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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 and Sidewalk Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 927 W. Newport Avenue - N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and W. Newport Avenue 10/07/2024

Parking Lane and Sidewalk Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 927 W. Newport Avenue - N. Clark Street between W. Roscoe Street and W. Newport Avenue for Street Reconstruction & Utility Connection. Download Document

Extended Partial Alley Closure for the the alley west of 5000 thru 5062 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) 10/07/2024

Extended Partial Alley Closure for the the alley west of 5000 thru 5062 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) for Station Wall Construction. Download Document

Intermittent Daily and Nightly Street Closures at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks 10/07/2024

Intermittent Daily and Nightly Street Closures at W. Ardmore Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Material Delivery for Trackwork. Download Document

Updated Dates Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 thru 5605 N. Broadway 10/05/2024

Updated Dates Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 – 5605 N. Broadway for Decorative Sidewalk Paver Installation. Download Document

Extended Alley Closure at the alley west of 5600 thru 5648 N. Winthrop Avenue, 1114 W. Hollywood Avenue, & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue (W. Bryn Mawr Avenue to W. Hollywood Avenue) 10/05/2024

Extended Alley Closure at the alley west of 5600 – 5648 N. Winthrop Avenue, 1114 W. Hollywood Avenue, & 1114 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue (W. Bryn Mawr Avenue to W. Hollywood Avenue) for alley reconstruction. Download Document

Weekend Street Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue 10/04/2024

Weekend Street Closure at W. Newport Avenue between N. Clark Street and 932 W. Newport Avenue for street reconstruction. Download Document

New Dates Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks 10/04/2024

New Dates Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Precast Station Platform Installation. Download Document

Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks 10/03/2024

Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Precast Station Platform Installation.​ Download Document

Updated Dates for Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) 09/30/2024

Updated Dates for Extended Partial Alley Closure for the alley west of 4700 thru 4748 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Leland Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue) Download Document

Extended West Bound Lane Closure and Water Shut Off at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue 09/30/2024

Extended West Bound Lane Closure and Water Shut Off at W. Bryn Mawr Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for City of Chicago Department of Water Management – Water Main Relocation. 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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