Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Working Together to Strengthen Chicago’s Far South Communities
Red Line. Extension Project Timeline
The CTA expects to break ground on the Red Line. Extension Project in early 2026. Currently, advanced construction work is underway, including demolition of properties acquired for the project, relocation of utility poles and other equipment in the path of the future train alignment and other work. The new extension and the four new Red Line stations will open for service in 2030.
Project Benefits
Improving the Transit Experience: RLE will provide up to 30-minutes of time savings for riders traveling between 130th Street Station to the Loop and provide convenient connections to other rail lines and bus routes.
A Better System for Everyone: RLE will help Far South Side residents reliably access jobs and opportunities throughout Chicago.
New Opportunities for Chicagoans: When completed, RLE is estimated to generate more than 25,000 jobs throughout Cook County in the coming years.
Connecting People and Investing in
Neighborhoods: RLE is one of the single biggest investments on the Far South Side in decades and is estimated to lead to $1.7 billion in real estate activity in RLE footprint.
CTA Welcomes Walsh-VINCI Partners to the RLE project
In 2024 the CTA awarded a contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners to design and build the Red Line Extension.
Who is Walsh-VINCI?
Walsh Construction has built or is building several transit projects in Chicago, including the $2.1 billion Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.
VINCI Construction has completed more than $50 billion worth of design-build construction projects in 42 countries around the world.
Systra has worked on RPM Phase One Project and other US transit projects.
EXP has designed CTA stations including the Garfield (Green Line) Gateway Project, Washington/Wabash Elevated Loop Station and the 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project.
As the project progresses, Walsh-VINCI will host Meet the Contractor meetings with residents and job seekers. Keep abreast by following the RLE social media pages and registering for email alerts.
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CTA's Red Line Extension Project Connecting 95th/Dan Ryan to 130th Street
The Red Line Extension will be one of the most critical and transformative investments in CTA's history. It will extend the Red Line and provide rail service for the first time to the Far South Side of Chicago. This project will provide faster connections from the Far South Side to the rest of the city while serving as an economic catalyst for the community.
A 5.5-mile extension starting at 95th Street where the
Red Line currently terminates, to 130th Street
Four new, fully accessible stations at 103th Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue near 116th, and 130th Street.
Connections that include bus, bike, pedestrian, and park & ride facilities
A modern, efficient railcar storage yard and
maintenance facility at 120th that benefits the CTA rail system
The Projects includes:
Construction Workforce Opportunities with the CTA and Red Line Extension Train for your future
There are construction and professional workforce opportunities with the CTA and Red Line Extension. Take the steps now to begin or advance your career!
The Red Line Extension is a $5.7 billion transit improvement project that will extend the Red Line from its current terminal at 95th Street to 130th Street.
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Metropolitan Family Services
Revolution Workshop
Have Questions?
Email CTA's workforce team at
workforceinitiatives@transitchicago.com for questions about opportunities on RLE and other CTA projects. Scan this code to visit our workforce web page.
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