The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners to design and build the 5.6-mile extension of the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project from 95th St. to 130th St., including four new Red Line stations.

RLE is a transit equity project that fulfills a commitment to the far south side by significantly improving transportation to this part of the city, with 5.6 miles of new track and four new fully accessible rail stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan near 116th and 130th St. The RLE is a vital project for Chicago because:

• The far south side is the only area where CTA's rail service doesn't reach the city border.
• The area's communities are predominantly low-income and minority residents.
• Residents have been promised an extension for over 50 years.

Walsh-Vinci Transit Community Partners will handle the engineering, design, and construction of the Red Line Extension Mainline Project, which includes:

• Extending the Red Line 5.6 miles from 95th St. to just south of 130th St.
• Constructing four new accessible stations near 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th St., each equipped with bus, bike, pedestrian, and parking facilities.

The US$2.9 billion contract awarded to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners involves a collaboration between Walsh Construction, VINCI Construction, EXP, Systra, and various other subcontractors. Construction is expected to start in late 2025 and be completed by 2030.