CTA to repair dozens of rail stations in 2022

The Chicago Transit Authority late last week announced plans to repair and improve 28 rail stations this year as part of the agency's Refresh & Renew station revitalization program.

Refresh & Renew is a year-round cyclical maintenance program designed to help promote the safety, security and longevity of stations and facilities, CTA officials said in a press release. Crews also address state-of-good-repair concerns, including removal of outdated fixtures and equipment; and make repairs to utility and plumbing lines. The program was expanded in 2021 and accelerated to target more than 90% of all rail stations.

The following 28 locations will receive extensive station improvement work valued at $2.1 million through the end of 2022:

• Red Line: Chicago, Addison, Sox-35th, Cermak-Chinatown, Fullerton, Roosevelt;
• Blue Line: Addison, Oak Park, Harlem (O’Hare Branch), Washington, UIC-Halsted, Harlem (Forest Park Branch);
• Green Line: Oak Park, Ridgeland, 51st, Morgan, California, Central, Roosevelt, 35th-Bronzeville-IIT;
• Brown Line: Kedzie;
• Orange Line: Midway;
• Pink Line: California;
• Yellow Line: Dempster-Skokie;
• Purple Line: Central, South Boulevard; and
• Loop Elevated: Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren, Quincy.

So far, crews have performed upgrades at 127 stations valued at $3.5 million. Among those stations, 35 received improved platform amenities, concrete repairs, updated signage and upgraded LED lighting. The remaining 92 stations received moderate improvements, such as lighting upgrades, repainting and power washing.