CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project ‘corrects’ history, acting CTA head says.
- Posted on April 24, 2026
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CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project ‘corrects’ history, acting CTA head says.

The Chicago Transit Authority on Friday officially began construction on a $5.75 billion rail extension that will bring CTA train service to the city’s Far South Side.