The 75th St. CIP

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The 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (75th St. CIP) is the largest project in the CREATE Program. The project is located in the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Englewood, Auburn Gresham and West Chatham along two passenger and four freight rail lines.

Projects in the 75th St. CIP

Work on the 75th St. CIP's final design began in 2019 and includes the following projects:

Forest Hill Flyover (P3)
71st Street Grade Separation (GS19)
Belt Junction and 80th Street Junction Replacements (EW2)
Rock Island Connection (P2)
Viaducts and Community Mobility Improvements

These separate CREATE projects were advanced as a single project under the name 75th St. CIP because they are linked logistically and environmentally.

75th St. CIP Project Factsheet Project Timeline Winter 2020 Newsletter

75th St. CIP 2019 Education Announcement

CREATE Get On Board Business Networking Event

Forest Hill Junction Event

CSX railroad tracks cross three other railroads' tracks at Forest Hill Junction, causing delays for freight and passenger trains

Community members provide project guidance at public meeting

Barton Elementary School in the Auburn Gresham community

The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program is a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation, the State of Illinois, Cook County, the City of Chicago, Metra, Amtrak and the nation's freight railroads. As a project of national significance, CREATE will invest billions in critically needed improvements to increase the efficiency of the region's passenger and freight rail infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for Chicago-area residents. Visit the CREATE Program website for more information. (Opens in a new window)

Recent News

CSX Selects Construction Manager for the Forest Hill Flyover (P3) and 71st Street Grade Separation (GS19)

December 4, 2020

The CREATE partners are pleased to announce that CSX has selected TranSystems and a team including six Illinois Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to provide construction management for the CREATE Program’s Forest Hill Flyover (project P3) and 71^st Street Grade Separation (project GS19), two of four projects that comprise the (Opens in a new window) read more

Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) Testing Dates Announced!

October 16, 2020

What: Testing dates for the upcoming Spring 2021 Highway Construction Careers Training Program

When: Testing will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Beginning Monday, October 19 until Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Please click here to schedule your appointment!

Where: Dawson Technical Institute, 3901 S. State, Chicago, IL

In partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, HCCTP is a FREE training program that prepares...

CREATE Partners Support Youth Access to Science Programs in Conjunction with 75th St. CIP

July 27, 2020

Programs and activities available online and in parks and libraries help students maintain access to quality educational materials with infrastructure-related themes.

The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program partners have collaborated with the Museum of Science and Industry and the Chicago Public Library Foundation to sponsor Summer Brain Games, Summer Learning Challenge and other educational programs available for free...

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