Green Line - Lake Street Bridge
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Project Description
The Green Line Improvements project will largely focus on track replacement and structural repairs.This funding would support track improvements on both sides of the Lake Street Bridge, which isscheduled to be completely replaced by the Chicago Department of Transportation in 2023. The scopeof the project will include: improve the curve geometry on the east side of the bridge; replace thetimber ties and rail fasteners, install new gauge planking, replace equipment at both the east and westturnouts, and replace structural steel framing for the three side platforms adjacent to the track.