Three participants will be able to participate in the tender for the extension of the Red Line metro in Chicago, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Tender for Metro Line Extension

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for three pre-selected candidates to participate in the project for the design and construction of the Red Line metro extension (Red Line Extension Project, RLE).

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Among the contenders are: the joint venture Walsh Vinci Transit Community Partners, Kiewit Infrastructure company, and the consortium FH Paschen, Ragnar Benson, Milhouse, and Bowa.

The estimated project cost is 3.6 billion US dollars.

CTA intends to enter into a contract with one of the contenders in 2024.

The RLE project entails the construction of a segment approximately 10 kilometers long, from 95th Street to 130th Street, as well as four stations designed to provide accessibility for people with limited mobility.

The project also includes the development of adjacent areas to the stations with bus stops, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, as well as parking facilities. Additionally, the construction of a new park and depot near 120th Street is planned.

CTA plans to commence preliminary work in 2024, including the demolition of old structures and the relocation of utilities, with major construction work scheduled to begin in 2025.

The Red Line, the busiest in the Chicago metro network, serves densely populated areas of the city, with an annual passenger flow exceeding 67 million people.

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